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Hotspots opportunities amp initiatives

Bath and Shower Products

Version 1 May 2013

The Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products (wwwwraporgukpsf)

About the PSF

How to use this deck

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

1 Please view in bdquoSlide Show‟ to activate hyperlinks 2 To access the slide‟s content either browse one

page at a time or use the navigation bar below to jump between the main sections Throughout the deck there are links to external sources of interest

3 A bdquoHelp‟ section is provided with more background information on this product summary FAQs terms of use and a list of other product summaries and reduction opportunities available to download

4 We would like to encourage feedback on the contents of this deck Please click the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ links on each page to contribute

Introduction About this slide deck hellip

Submit feedback

This slide deck summarises some of the key environmental hotspots relevant to this product category It also provides examples of reduction opportunities to explore ndash and references key initiatives that could support your activities to improve product sustainability This work has drawn upon a wide variety of evidence and is intended to be adapted for use by different business functions (eg procurement RampD etc) It is important to note that as every supply chain is different the information provided should be used to guide further investigation

Notable primary amp secondary hotspots

Notes

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Hotspots ndash Bath amp Shower Products

Energy used to heat shower and bathing water in the home is often identified as contributing a significant proportion of life cycle energy use and GHG emissions associated (above 80) (18) This has been focus of sustainability campaigns (eg consumer education) (810)

bull The hotspots left can be used to target efforts ndash however actual performance will be dependent on the specifics of your supply chain

bull Numbers in brackets denote numbered reference in references slide

bull Evidence level High ndash however no full life cycle water data identified

bull The choice of key ingredient feedstock (eg palm vs coconut oil) will be a major driver of product sustainability ndash along with the behaviour of consumers when using the product (Unilever undertook a bdquoSustainable Showering‟ study examining this issue)

Palm kernel oil is a feedstock for the development of lauric oils which are used widely in personal care (7) This crop has well documented risks

Reducing waste reduces resource consumption at all stages upstream

Consumer use of water while using the product amp wastewater treatment post use (911)

If consumer use is excluded production of packaging amp key raw materials (eg sodium laureth sulphate) are notable sources of energy use amp GHGs (19)

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Initiatives amp key resources

The initiatives and resources identified offer a range of potential business benefits including best practice guidance knowledge sharing innovation ideas standards development input or process certification sustainability benchmarking and communication

Notes

1 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) ndash aims to improve industry‟s sustainability practices through certification 2 Courtauld Commitment ndash responsibility agreement aimed at improving resource efficiency in the grocery supply chain 3 EU Ecolabel ndash voluntary labelling scheme of the European Commission with a specific label for soaps shampoos amp conditioners 4 Unilever‟s Five Levers for Change ndash behaviour change model for marketers to promote sustainable consumer living habits 5 Water Label ndash includes calculation method allowing shower products suppliers to highlight benefits of water efficiency 6 The WRAP Water Using Products Working Group ndash initiative to identify water-saving bathroom products amp consumer behaviour 7 Cosmetic Toiletry amp Perfumery Association (CTPA) ndash provides member sustainability case studies

13 3 13

23 23

2 45

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Hotspot references

1 Carbon Trust (2008) Case Study CTS053 - Working with Boots Product Carbon Footprinting in practice [PDF]

2 Donnelly R amp Byrne D amp Eberts P amp Murphy D amp Hall T (2010) Sustainability Assessment Dr Bronner‟s Magic 18-in-1 Hemp

Lavender Pure Castile Liquid Soap [PDF]

3 Escamilla M (2012) Revision of European Ecolabel Criteria for Soaps Shampoos and Hair Conditioners [PDF]

4 Eskeland M amp Svanes E (2006) EU Eco-label for shampoo and soaps [PDF]

5 Henkel A (2008) Case Study Shampoo Case Study undertaken within the PCF Pilot Project Germany [PDF]

6 Lofthouse V amp Trimingham R amp Bhamra T (2009) Refillable packaging systems for body wash products Key findings and lessons

learnt [PDF]

7 ProForest (2011) Mapping and understanding the UK palm oil supply chain Defra

8 Saouter E amp van Hoof (2001) A Database for the Life-Cycle Assessment of Procter amp Gamble Laundry Detergent [PDF]

9 Tesco (2009) Product carbon footprint of shower gel

10 WRAP (2013) An initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery products [PDF]

11 Unilever (nd) Sustainable Living ndash Greenhouse gases [PDF]

12 Unilever (nd) Sustainable Living ndash Water [PDF]

13 Unilever (nd) Sustainable Showering Sensations [PDF]

14 WRAP (nd) Using recycled content in plastic packaging the benefits [PDF]

15 WRAP (unpublished) Calculation method for quantifying water use carbon emissions and running costs for bathroom fittings

The documents below have been used to identify primary and secondary environmental impact hotspots

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Reduction opportunities The PSF has researched a selection of bdquoreduction opportunities‟ bdquoaction plans‟ and bdquotopic guides‟ relevant to the grocery sector Below are a selection relevant to bath and shower products Follow the links to find out more about each opportunity For a full list of resources available see the Help section While many of the opportunities are not tailored specifically to bath and shower products ndash the principles and resources are transferable Where they target a hotspot they are flagged red

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly bull Closed-loop recycling bull Renewable packaging materials bull Product re-formulation bull Improving consumer portioning bull Water efficiency in the home

Hotspot

Reduction opportunities None relevant to bath and shower products

Action plans

Topic guides bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw

materials

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

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Sourcing palm oil responsibly Product sustainability opportunity Palm oil has become incredibly popular as a low cost high yield vegetable oil with a vast range of uses in food and HPC products In 2012 426500t of palm oil and 33000t of palm kernel oil were imported into the UK with more imported within other products A 2011 study for Defra estimated that only 24 of palm oil consumed in the UK is sourced sustainably despite 43 of the 100 best-selling branded products in UK supermarkets containing palm oil Increased palm oil production can increase the risk of destruction of tropical rainforest and drainage of peatland as well as having major impacts on biodiversity climate change and indigenous land rights (1) Sourcing palm oil responsibly and increasing supply chain transparency can reduce reputational risks and anticipate future changes in regulation eg EU Food Information Regulations

The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was set up in 2004 with the aim of bringing certified sustainable palm oil to the market (2) In 2010 23mt of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) was available but only 517 was bought via available RSPO supply chain mechanisms (1) However many retailers amp manufacturers have committed to 100 sourcing of sustainable palm oil by 2015 The RSPO reported that between 2009-2011 supply of CSPO increased 250 with sales growing by ~620

Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil Case study ndash Starbucks

Starbucks recently committed to sourcing 100 of its palm oil from certified sustainable suppliers by 2015 joining the RSPO along with several other major FMCG companies Unilever reached their target of 100 CSPO three years early in 2012 and have now committed to a revised target of 100 palm oil from certified traceable sources by 2020

Hotspot

Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Review of policy options relating to sustainable palm oil procurement ndash Defra supply chain mapping 2 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil ndash international organisation of producers distributors conservationists amp other stakeholders 3 Consumer Goods Forum ndash the CGF is developing methods to improve the sustainability of palm oil amp other high risk materials 4 WWF‟s Palm Oil Buyers‟ Scorecard 2011 ndash provides analysis of palm oil use progress by FMCG manufacturers 5 ldquoUsing certified sustainable palm oil no longer good enoughrdquo FCRN ndash source of knowledge into food systems and climate change 6 See also ndash Supply chains and land use change action plan

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Closed-loop recycling Product sustainability opportunity The adoption of a circular economy offers considerable economic benefits (1) Strictly defined bdquoclosed-loop recycling‟ is where recycled material from one product is wholly or partially incorporated back into the same product In contrast bdquoopen-loop recycling‟ is where recycled material is used for another purpose (2) Certain materials are better suited to this process Glass aluminium steel amp plastic recycling can reduce energy GHG emissions amp water use without affecting performance eg recycling ink cartridges ndash see case study below (3)

Other resources amp initiatives

1 WRAPs vision for the UK circular economy to 2020 ndash outlines the benefits of pushing the UK economy towards circularity 2 Recycled Content Fact Sheet ndash Incpen guidance on recycled materials 3 Driving Sustainable Consumption Closed Loop Systems ndash World Economic Forum report providing overview of closed loop systems 4 Closed Loop Recycling ndash Opening The Door To Cost Saving ndash WRAP case study of closed-loop recycling 5 Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) ndash works with education amp business to accelerate the transition to a circular economy 6 Environmental Benefits of Closed-Loop Glass Recycling ndash WRAP information supported by a glass collection directory

Closed-loop recycling ensures a long term relationship between customers and suppliers and provides a revenue from recovered material whilst at the same time reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill (2) A closed-loop system operator will need to ensure the manufacturing process allows for the introduction of recycled material and that there are appropriate logistics and distribution networks to control the flow of recovered material (4) Additionally the cost of collection and possible use of 3rd party collecting centres may be an extra economic and organisational burden (3)

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash HP ink cartridges

HP ink cartridges are retrieved by post and disassembled following consumer use PET pellets from packaging are combined with recycled drinks bottles and formed into new cartridges To date individual cartridges are recycled up to 10 times and have a 33 smaller carbon footprint per cartridge

Hotspot

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Renewable packaging materials Product sustainability opportunity

Increasing the use of renewable materials is a key part of improving product sustainability However like any material their use should be carefully considered to avoid unintended environmental consequences and deliver intended business benefits Bioplastics cover a range of materials which are bio-based bio-degradable or both (see 1 for definitions) Bio-based plastics can be derived from primary crops (eg sugarcane) or waste plant material The sustainability benefits and trade-offs will largely depend on the raw material used and the specifics of the solution being considered

Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Biopolymer packaging in the UK grocery market ndash briefing note 2 Consumer Goods Forum Global Packaging Project ndash includes guidance on the use of renewable materials in packaging 3 European Bioplastics ndash organisation supporting the growth in use of bioplastics 4 European Renewable Resources and Materials Association ndash highlights best available technology and organisations 5 NNFCC ndash advises on bio-based materials (eg bioplastics factsheet) and co-ordinates the Renewable Materials LINK Programme 6 The WRAP The International Packaging Study and Resource Efficient Innovations Database contain examples of biopolymers

Bioplastics are being used more as a point of differentiation and for the positive consumer perceptions associated with the term bdquobiodegradable‟ or bdquocompostable‟ (1) The main unintended environmental consequences relate to the sourcing of raw material feedstock Where primary crops are used there are concerns over competition with food and the impacts of non-renewable agricultural inputs (eg fertilizers amp fuel) However increased use of bio-based material also requires more sophisticated EoL solutions Bio-based materials would need to be efficiently identified and disposed of by consumers so as not to contaminate waste streams

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Plant Bottle

Coca-Cola have developed bottles which contain PET derived from plant material According to Coca-Cola the benefits include bull 30000 tonnes CO2e saved bull Stimulates plant waste market to develop polymers from other sources Learn more on the Coca-Cola website

Hotspot

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Product re-formulation Product sustainability opportunity Product reformulation where a product‟s composition is altered or ingredients are substituted for alternatives can be driven by a number of different factors eg ingredient price fluctuation or compliance to government legislation Altering a product‟s composition can mitigate material risk associated with high environmental impact ingredients or may impact how the product is used by the consumer which might lower the product‟s energy or water requirement (1) There are many other potential benefits including reduced raw material costs lower distribution impacts less required storage space reduced packaging as well as the potential to pass on costs savings to the consumer

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 See Unilever‟s Persil Small amp Mighty 2 Courtauld Commitment Phase Two Case Studies ndash provides some examples of product re-formulations 3 Product Re-formulation Channelling Efficiency savings ndash WRAP information sheet encouraging re-thinking of products

Case study - United Biscuits

United Biscuits (UB) reformulated their McVitie‟s biscuits reducing the salt content by up to 60 and the saturated fat content by up to 80 The reformulations enabled a 40 reduction in UB‟s use of palm oil and reduced pressure on rainforest destruction but most importantly a total of pound4m was added to sales value with sales of biscuits up by more than 5

Case study ndash Britvic concentrate

In March 2011 Britvic introduced a new double concentrate to its Robinsons squash brand The double concentrate squash is now in 125 litre and 175 litre bottles The smaller bottle sizes have enabled a significant reduction in secondary packaging amp transport required The benefits are bull Better consumer value for money bull 61 reduction PET per litre drunk bull 70 reduction in total packaging bull 50 reduction in lorries used bull 14000 tCO2 saving pa

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Improving consumer portioning Product sustainability opportunity Unit dose packaging is one of the ways that manufacturers can influence consumer behaviours by removing the need for the consumer to measure the product at use phase If product measurement instructions are not followed closely this may lead to unnecessary environmental impact through avoidable product use Additionally excessive product use may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the product for instance in the case of detergents (1) or may lead to food waste in the case of grocery products not being consumed after being prepared for meals

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 Unit Dose A Sustainability Step for Fabric Liquids ndash Unilever report detailing the environmental benefits of liquid tablets 2 Revision of Ecolabel Criteria for Laundry Detergents 2008-2010 ndash background report for revision of ecolabel by Ecolabelling Denmark 3 Annual Review 2008 Towards Sustainable Cleaning ndash report by AISE the soap detergents amp maintenance products industry body 4 WRAP food hub ndash provides a multitude of consumer food waste resources including case studies initiatives amp reports

For detergent only 65 of consumers dose according to the manufacturer recommendations most over-dose (2) Portion control reduces overall material use transport and product wastage Dosing control can face consumer backlash and new products will need to work with marketing to develop a approach to ensure consumer engagement (1) RampD will need to be involved to develop workable products but may provide an opportunity for innovation and brand differentiation even overall if less product is being sold

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Ariel

Ariel have diversified their product portfolio to include unit dose control measures Liquitabs require more packaging however due to reduced product per wash and wastage they estimated it has resulted in a reduction of 250000 tonnes of product per annum (1)

Case study ndash Heinz

Heinz have introduced a 1kg reclosable bottle for their Heinz Beanz range which includes a see-through portion guide on the side to help consumer portioning

Hotspot

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Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity

Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice

Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation

reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s

Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower

pooling‟ campaign

Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge

Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil

Sustainable Procurement of Raw Materials Topic Guide

Raw materials (RMs) used in grocery products present both sustainability opportunities and risks to businesses whether they are producers manufacturers or retailers This Topic Guide describes the overall process for implementing sustainable RM procurement to reduce risks achieve lower costs and encourage innovation Procurement‟s role here is to work in a structured way with product development and supply chain management partners to identify and pursue opportunities

Resources 1 Food amp Drink Federation - Sustainable Sourcing Five Steps Towards Managing Supply Chain Risk 2 Defra - Sustainable Procurement Prioritisation Tool 3 WRAP - Reducing Food Waste through Retail Supply Chain Collaboration 4 SAI Platform - Practitioner‟s Guide for Sustainable Sourcing of Agricultural Raw Materials 5 UN Global Compact - Supply Chain Sustainability guide

Implementation Process

The process follows a step by step approach to ensure that raw material procurement takes account of sustainable aspects by thorough risk and opportunity analysis and by working closely with key suppliers

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Topic Guide

1 Mapping 2 Identify 3 Review 4 Select 5 Plan 6 Implement

Retailer

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

and risk analysis

and map their

current sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Select key suppliers

and engage to

jointly review

impacts risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

implement with

selected

suppliers

Track progress

review and

communicate to key

stakeholders

Review learnings

and repeat process

for a cycle of

continuous

improvement

Manufact

urer

Supplier

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

risk and product

sales analysis and

map their current

sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Identify key

customers and

suppliers and

discuss impacts

risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

then implement

with selected

customers and

suppliers

Proposal briefing

Product design

Production Launch Post-

launch review

Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations

The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts

Resources

1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD

Implementation Process

This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages

1) Identify design improvements

2) Compare design alternatives

3) Set Ecodesign strategy

4) Develop communications plan

5) Pilot and review of programme

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Topic Guide

Identify

design

improvements

ndash review

products in

context of

sustainability

strategy

Comparison

of design

alternatives ndash

develop new

products or

make changes

to existing

products

Ecodesign

strategy

setting ndash

agree

principles

aligned to

strategy

Communicate

environmental

benefits of

products

Pilot and

embed

programme

Review and

feedback on

process

Submit feedback

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Help section

This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including

1Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

2Terms of useDisclaimer

3Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories

4Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date

5Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date

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FAQs 1What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf

2What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products

3What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus further investigation

4How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain

5Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck

6How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team

7How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide

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Terms of use

While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk

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Product summary list

Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals

Butter

Cakes pastries etc

Canned meat

Coffee

Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food

Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant

Nappies

Dishwashing products

Fish amp seafood

Frozen vegetables

General cleaning products

Ice-cream amp frozen desserts

Lamb Margarine

Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals

Rice Spirits

Sugar confectionery Tea

Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes

Processed snacks

Yogurts

Dilutables

Beer

Laundry detergent

Eggs

Wine

Juices

Onions Pizza

Canned seafood

Milk amp cream

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Reduction opportunity list

bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟

bull Benefits of soil management

bull Crop irrigation best practice

bull Precision agriculture

bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly

bull Sugar crop sustainability

bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture

bull Sustainable forestry products

bull Water efficiency in livestock farming

bull Closed-loop recycling

bull Drinks packaging optimisation

bull Renewable packaging materials

bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD

bull CIP for resource efficiency

bull Identifying the true cost of waste

bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries

bull Increasing motor drive efficiency

bull Product re-formulation

bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture

bull Water efficiency in meat processing

bull Water re-use in FampD processing

bull Extending product shelf life

bull Food redistribution

bull Shared logistics opportunities

bull Improving consumer portioning

bull Reducing kitchen energy use

bull Reducing consumer food waste

bull Water efficiency in the home

bull Capital allowance for green tech

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Action plan amp topic guide list

Action plans

bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)

bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange

bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute

bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains

bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing

Topic guides

bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change

bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials

bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya

bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies

bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability

bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience

The Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products (wwwwraporgukpsf)

About the PSF

How to use this deck

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

1 Please view in bdquoSlide Show‟ to activate hyperlinks 2 To access the slide‟s content either browse one

page at a time or use the navigation bar below to jump between the main sections Throughout the deck there are links to external sources of interest

3 A bdquoHelp‟ section is provided with more background information on this product summary FAQs terms of use and a list of other product summaries and reduction opportunities available to download

4 We would like to encourage feedback on the contents of this deck Please click the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ links on each page to contribute

Introduction About this slide deck hellip

Submit feedback

This slide deck summarises some of the key environmental hotspots relevant to this product category It also provides examples of reduction opportunities to explore ndash and references key initiatives that could support your activities to improve product sustainability This work has drawn upon a wide variety of evidence and is intended to be adapted for use by different business functions (eg procurement RampD etc) It is important to note that as every supply chain is different the information provided should be used to guide further investigation

Notable primary amp secondary hotspots

Notes

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Hotspots ndash Bath amp Shower Products

Energy used to heat shower and bathing water in the home is often identified as contributing a significant proportion of life cycle energy use and GHG emissions associated (above 80) (18) This has been focus of sustainability campaigns (eg consumer education) (810)

bull The hotspots left can be used to target efforts ndash however actual performance will be dependent on the specifics of your supply chain

bull Numbers in brackets denote numbered reference in references slide

bull Evidence level High ndash however no full life cycle water data identified

bull The choice of key ingredient feedstock (eg palm vs coconut oil) will be a major driver of product sustainability ndash along with the behaviour of consumers when using the product (Unilever undertook a bdquoSustainable Showering‟ study examining this issue)

Palm kernel oil is a feedstock for the development of lauric oils which are used widely in personal care (7) This crop has well documented risks

Reducing waste reduces resource consumption at all stages upstream

Consumer use of water while using the product amp wastewater treatment post use (911)

If consumer use is excluded production of packaging amp key raw materials (eg sodium laureth sulphate) are notable sources of energy use amp GHGs (19)

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Initiatives amp key resources

The initiatives and resources identified offer a range of potential business benefits including best practice guidance knowledge sharing innovation ideas standards development input or process certification sustainability benchmarking and communication

Notes

1 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) ndash aims to improve industry‟s sustainability practices through certification 2 Courtauld Commitment ndash responsibility agreement aimed at improving resource efficiency in the grocery supply chain 3 EU Ecolabel ndash voluntary labelling scheme of the European Commission with a specific label for soaps shampoos amp conditioners 4 Unilever‟s Five Levers for Change ndash behaviour change model for marketers to promote sustainable consumer living habits 5 Water Label ndash includes calculation method allowing shower products suppliers to highlight benefits of water efficiency 6 The WRAP Water Using Products Working Group ndash initiative to identify water-saving bathroom products amp consumer behaviour 7 Cosmetic Toiletry amp Perfumery Association (CTPA) ndash provides member sustainability case studies

13 3 13

23 23

2 45

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Hotspot references

1 Carbon Trust (2008) Case Study CTS053 - Working with Boots Product Carbon Footprinting in practice [PDF]

2 Donnelly R amp Byrne D amp Eberts P amp Murphy D amp Hall T (2010) Sustainability Assessment Dr Bronner‟s Magic 18-in-1 Hemp

Lavender Pure Castile Liquid Soap [PDF]

3 Escamilla M (2012) Revision of European Ecolabel Criteria for Soaps Shampoos and Hair Conditioners [PDF]

4 Eskeland M amp Svanes E (2006) EU Eco-label for shampoo and soaps [PDF]

5 Henkel A (2008) Case Study Shampoo Case Study undertaken within the PCF Pilot Project Germany [PDF]

6 Lofthouse V amp Trimingham R amp Bhamra T (2009) Refillable packaging systems for body wash products Key findings and lessons

learnt [PDF]

7 ProForest (2011) Mapping and understanding the UK palm oil supply chain Defra

8 Saouter E amp van Hoof (2001) A Database for the Life-Cycle Assessment of Procter amp Gamble Laundry Detergent [PDF]

9 Tesco (2009) Product carbon footprint of shower gel

10 WRAP (2013) An initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery products [PDF]

11 Unilever (nd) Sustainable Living ndash Greenhouse gases [PDF]

12 Unilever (nd) Sustainable Living ndash Water [PDF]

13 Unilever (nd) Sustainable Showering Sensations [PDF]

14 WRAP (nd) Using recycled content in plastic packaging the benefits [PDF]

15 WRAP (unpublished) Calculation method for quantifying water use carbon emissions and running costs for bathroom fittings

The documents below have been used to identify primary and secondary environmental impact hotspots

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Reduction opportunities The PSF has researched a selection of bdquoreduction opportunities‟ bdquoaction plans‟ and bdquotopic guides‟ relevant to the grocery sector Below are a selection relevant to bath and shower products Follow the links to find out more about each opportunity For a full list of resources available see the Help section While many of the opportunities are not tailored specifically to bath and shower products ndash the principles and resources are transferable Where they target a hotspot they are flagged red

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly bull Closed-loop recycling bull Renewable packaging materials bull Product re-formulation bull Improving consumer portioning bull Water efficiency in the home

Hotspot

Reduction opportunities None relevant to bath and shower products

Action plans

Topic guides bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw

materials

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

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Sourcing palm oil responsibly Product sustainability opportunity Palm oil has become incredibly popular as a low cost high yield vegetable oil with a vast range of uses in food and HPC products In 2012 426500t of palm oil and 33000t of palm kernel oil were imported into the UK with more imported within other products A 2011 study for Defra estimated that only 24 of palm oil consumed in the UK is sourced sustainably despite 43 of the 100 best-selling branded products in UK supermarkets containing palm oil Increased palm oil production can increase the risk of destruction of tropical rainforest and drainage of peatland as well as having major impacts on biodiversity climate change and indigenous land rights (1) Sourcing palm oil responsibly and increasing supply chain transparency can reduce reputational risks and anticipate future changes in regulation eg EU Food Information Regulations

The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was set up in 2004 with the aim of bringing certified sustainable palm oil to the market (2) In 2010 23mt of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) was available but only 517 was bought via available RSPO supply chain mechanisms (1) However many retailers amp manufacturers have committed to 100 sourcing of sustainable palm oil by 2015 The RSPO reported that between 2009-2011 supply of CSPO increased 250 with sales growing by ~620

Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil Case study ndash Starbucks

Starbucks recently committed to sourcing 100 of its palm oil from certified sustainable suppliers by 2015 joining the RSPO along with several other major FMCG companies Unilever reached their target of 100 CSPO three years early in 2012 and have now committed to a revised target of 100 palm oil from certified traceable sources by 2020

Hotspot

Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Review of policy options relating to sustainable palm oil procurement ndash Defra supply chain mapping 2 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil ndash international organisation of producers distributors conservationists amp other stakeholders 3 Consumer Goods Forum ndash the CGF is developing methods to improve the sustainability of palm oil amp other high risk materials 4 WWF‟s Palm Oil Buyers‟ Scorecard 2011 ndash provides analysis of palm oil use progress by FMCG manufacturers 5 ldquoUsing certified sustainable palm oil no longer good enoughrdquo FCRN ndash source of knowledge into food systems and climate change 6 See also ndash Supply chains and land use change action plan

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Closed-loop recycling Product sustainability opportunity The adoption of a circular economy offers considerable economic benefits (1) Strictly defined bdquoclosed-loop recycling‟ is where recycled material from one product is wholly or partially incorporated back into the same product In contrast bdquoopen-loop recycling‟ is where recycled material is used for another purpose (2) Certain materials are better suited to this process Glass aluminium steel amp plastic recycling can reduce energy GHG emissions amp water use without affecting performance eg recycling ink cartridges ndash see case study below (3)

Other resources amp initiatives

1 WRAPs vision for the UK circular economy to 2020 ndash outlines the benefits of pushing the UK economy towards circularity 2 Recycled Content Fact Sheet ndash Incpen guidance on recycled materials 3 Driving Sustainable Consumption Closed Loop Systems ndash World Economic Forum report providing overview of closed loop systems 4 Closed Loop Recycling ndash Opening The Door To Cost Saving ndash WRAP case study of closed-loop recycling 5 Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) ndash works with education amp business to accelerate the transition to a circular economy 6 Environmental Benefits of Closed-Loop Glass Recycling ndash WRAP information supported by a glass collection directory

Closed-loop recycling ensures a long term relationship between customers and suppliers and provides a revenue from recovered material whilst at the same time reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill (2) A closed-loop system operator will need to ensure the manufacturing process allows for the introduction of recycled material and that there are appropriate logistics and distribution networks to control the flow of recovered material (4) Additionally the cost of collection and possible use of 3rd party collecting centres may be an extra economic and organisational burden (3)

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash HP ink cartridges

HP ink cartridges are retrieved by post and disassembled following consumer use PET pellets from packaging are combined with recycled drinks bottles and formed into new cartridges To date individual cartridges are recycled up to 10 times and have a 33 smaller carbon footprint per cartridge

Hotspot

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Renewable packaging materials Product sustainability opportunity

Increasing the use of renewable materials is a key part of improving product sustainability However like any material their use should be carefully considered to avoid unintended environmental consequences and deliver intended business benefits Bioplastics cover a range of materials which are bio-based bio-degradable or both (see 1 for definitions) Bio-based plastics can be derived from primary crops (eg sugarcane) or waste plant material The sustainability benefits and trade-offs will largely depend on the raw material used and the specifics of the solution being considered

Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Biopolymer packaging in the UK grocery market ndash briefing note 2 Consumer Goods Forum Global Packaging Project ndash includes guidance on the use of renewable materials in packaging 3 European Bioplastics ndash organisation supporting the growth in use of bioplastics 4 European Renewable Resources and Materials Association ndash highlights best available technology and organisations 5 NNFCC ndash advises on bio-based materials (eg bioplastics factsheet) and co-ordinates the Renewable Materials LINK Programme 6 The WRAP The International Packaging Study and Resource Efficient Innovations Database contain examples of biopolymers

Bioplastics are being used more as a point of differentiation and for the positive consumer perceptions associated with the term bdquobiodegradable‟ or bdquocompostable‟ (1) The main unintended environmental consequences relate to the sourcing of raw material feedstock Where primary crops are used there are concerns over competition with food and the impacts of non-renewable agricultural inputs (eg fertilizers amp fuel) However increased use of bio-based material also requires more sophisticated EoL solutions Bio-based materials would need to be efficiently identified and disposed of by consumers so as not to contaminate waste streams

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Plant Bottle

Coca-Cola have developed bottles which contain PET derived from plant material According to Coca-Cola the benefits include bull 30000 tonnes CO2e saved bull Stimulates plant waste market to develop polymers from other sources Learn more on the Coca-Cola website

Hotspot

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Product re-formulation Product sustainability opportunity Product reformulation where a product‟s composition is altered or ingredients are substituted for alternatives can be driven by a number of different factors eg ingredient price fluctuation or compliance to government legislation Altering a product‟s composition can mitigate material risk associated with high environmental impact ingredients or may impact how the product is used by the consumer which might lower the product‟s energy or water requirement (1) There are many other potential benefits including reduced raw material costs lower distribution impacts less required storage space reduced packaging as well as the potential to pass on costs savings to the consumer

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 See Unilever‟s Persil Small amp Mighty 2 Courtauld Commitment Phase Two Case Studies ndash provides some examples of product re-formulations 3 Product Re-formulation Channelling Efficiency savings ndash WRAP information sheet encouraging re-thinking of products

Case study - United Biscuits

United Biscuits (UB) reformulated their McVitie‟s biscuits reducing the salt content by up to 60 and the saturated fat content by up to 80 The reformulations enabled a 40 reduction in UB‟s use of palm oil and reduced pressure on rainforest destruction but most importantly a total of pound4m was added to sales value with sales of biscuits up by more than 5

Case study ndash Britvic concentrate

In March 2011 Britvic introduced a new double concentrate to its Robinsons squash brand The double concentrate squash is now in 125 litre and 175 litre bottles The smaller bottle sizes have enabled a significant reduction in secondary packaging amp transport required The benefits are bull Better consumer value for money bull 61 reduction PET per litre drunk bull 70 reduction in total packaging bull 50 reduction in lorries used bull 14000 tCO2 saving pa

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Improving consumer portioning Product sustainability opportunity Unit dose packaging is one of the ways that manufacturers can influence consumer behaviours by removing the need for the consumer to measure the product at use phase If product measurement instructions are not followed closely this may lead to unnecessary environmental impact through avoidable product use Additionally excessive product use may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the product for instance in the case of detergents (1) or may lead to food waste in the case of grocery products not being consumed after being prepared for meals

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 Unit Dose A Sustainability Step for Fabric Liquids ndash Unilever report detailing the environmental benefits of liquid tablets 2 Revision of Ecolabel Criteria for Laundry Detergents 2008-2010 ndash background report for revision of ecolabel by Ecolabelling Denmark 3 Annual Review 2008 Towards Sustainable Cleaning ndash report by AISE the soap detergents amp maintenance products industry body 4 WRAP food hub ndash provides a multitude of consumer food waste resources including case studies initiatives amp reports

For detergent only 65 of consumers dose according to the manufacturer recommendations most over-dose (2) Portion control reduces overall material use transport and product wastage Dosing control can face consumer backlash and new products will need to work with marketing to develop a approach to ensure consumer engagement (1) RampD will need to be involved to develop workable products but may provide an opportunity for innovation and brand differentiation even overall if less product is being sold

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Ariel

Ariel have diversified their product portfolio to include unit dose control measures Liquitabs require more packaging however due to reduced product per wash and wastage they estimated it has resulted in a reduction of 250000 tonnes of product per annum (1)

Case study ndash Heinz

Heinz have introduced a 1kg reclosable bottle for their Heinz Beanz range which includes a see-through portion guide on the side to help consumer portioning

Hotspot

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Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity

Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice

Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation

reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s

Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower

pooling‟ campaign

Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge

Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil

Sustainable Procurement of Raw Materials Topic Guide

Raw materials (RMs) used in grocery products present both sustainability opportunities and risks to businesses whether they are producers manufacturers or retailers This Topic Guide describes the overall process for implementing sustainable RM procurement to reduce risks achieve lower costs and encourage innovation Procurement‟s role here is to work in a structured way with product development and supply chain management partners to identify and pursue opportunities

Resources 1 Food amp Drink Federation - Sustainable Sourcing Five Steps Towards Managing Supply Chain Risk 2 Defra - Sustainable Procurement Prioritisation Tool 3 WRAP - Reducing Food Waste through Retail Supply Chain Collaboration 4 SAI Platform - Practitioner‟s Guide for Sustainable Sourcing of Agricultural Raw Materials 5 UN Global Compact - Supply Chain Sustainability guide

Implementation Process

The process follows a step by step approach to ensure that raw material procurement takes account of sustainable aspects by thorough risk and opportunity analysis and by working closely with key suppliers

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Topic Guide

1 Mapping 2 Identify 3 Review 4 Select 5 Plan 6 Implement

Retailer

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

and risk analysis

and map their

current sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Select key suppliers

and engage to

jointly review

impacts risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

implement with

selected

suppliers

Track progress

review and

communicate to key

stakeholders

Review learnings

and repeat process

for a cycle of

continuous

improvement

Manufact

urer

Supplier

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

risk and product

sales analysis and

map their current

sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Identify key

customers and

suppliers and

discuss impacts

risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

then implement

with selected

customers and

suppliers

Proposal briefing

Product design

Production Launch Post-

launch review

Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations

The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts

Resources

1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD

Implementation Process

This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages

1) Identify design improvements

2) Compare design alternatives

3) Set Ecodesign strategy

4) Develop communications plan

5) Pilot and review of programme

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Identify

design

improvements

ndash review

products in

context of

sustainability

strategy

Comparison

of design

alternatives ndash

develop new

products or

make changes

to existing

products

Ecodesign

strategy

setting ndash

agree

principles

aligned to

strategy

Communicate

environmental

benefits of

products

Pilot and

embed

programme

Review and

feedback on

process

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Help section

This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including

1Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

2Terms of useDisclaimer

3Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories

4Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date

5Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date

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FAQs 1What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf

2What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products

3What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus further investigation

4How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain

5Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck

6How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team

7How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide

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Terms of use

While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk

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Product summary list

Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals

Butter

Cakes pastries etc

Canned meat

Coffee

Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food

Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant

Nappies

Dishwashing products

Fish amp seafood

Frozen vegetables

General cleaning products

Ice-cream amp frozen desserts

Lamb Margarine

Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals

Rice Spirits

Sugar confectionery Tea

Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes

Processed snacks

Yogurts

Dilutables

Beer

Laundry detergent

Eggs

Wine

Juices

Onions Pizza

Canned seafood

Milk amp cream

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Reduction opportunity list

bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟

bull Benefits of soil management

bull Crop irrigation best practice

bull Precision agriculture

bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly

bull Sugar crop sustainability

bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture

bull Sustainable forestry products

bull Water efficiency in livestock farming

bull Closed-loop recycling

bull Drinks packaging optimisation

bull Renewable packaging materials

bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD

bull CIP for resource efficiency

bull Identifying the true cost of waste

bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries

bull Increasing motor drive efficiency

bull Product re-formulation

bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture

bull Water efficiency in meat processing

bull Water re-use in FampD processing

bull Extending product shelf life

bull Food redistribution

bull Shared logistics opportunities

bull Improving consumer portioning

bull Reducing kitchen energy use

bull Reducing consumer food waste

bull Water efficiency in the home

bull Capital allowance for green tech

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Action plan amp topic guide list

Action plans

bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)

bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange

bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute

bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains

bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing

Topic guides

bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change

bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials

bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya

bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies

bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability

bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience

Notable primary amp secondary hotspots

Notes

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Hotspots ndash Bath amp Shower Products

Energy used to heat shower and bathing water in the home is often identified as contributing a significant proportion of life cycle energy use and GHG emissions associated (above 80) (18) This has been focus of sustainability campaigns (eg consumer education) (810)

bull The hotspots left can be used to target efforts ndash however actual performance will be dependent on the specifics of your supply chain

bull Numbers in brackets denote numbered reference in references slide

bull Evidence level High ndash however no full life cycle water data identified

bull The choice of key ingredient feedstock (eg palm vs coconut oil) will be a major driver of product sustainability ndash along with the behaviour of consumers when using the product (Unilever undertook a bdquoSustainable Showering‟ study examining this issue)

Palm kernel oil is a feedstock for the development of lauric oils which are used widely in personal care (7) This crop has well documented risks

Reducing waste reduces resource consumption at all stages upstream

Consumer use of water while using the product amp wastewater treatment post use (911)

If consumer use is excluded production of packaging amp key raw materials (eg sodium laureth sulphate) are notable sources of energy use amp GHGs (19)

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Initiatives amp key resources

The initiatives and resources identified offer a range of potential business benefits including best practice guidance knowledge sharing innovation ideas standards development input or process certification sustainability benchmarking and communication

Notes

1 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) ndash aims to improve industry‟s sustainability practices through certification 2 Courtauld Commitment ndash responsibility agreement aimed at improving resource efficiency in the grocery supply chain 3 EU Ecolabel ndash voluntary labelling scheme of the European Commission with a specific label for soaps shampoos amp conditioners 4 Unilever‟s Five Levers for Change ndash behaviour change model for marketers to promote sustainable consumer living habits 5 Water Label ndash includes calculation method allowing shower products suppliers to highlight benefits of water efficiency 6 The WRAP Water Using Products Working Group ndash initiative to identify water-saving bathroom products amp consumer behaviour 7 Cosmetic Toiletry amp Perfumery Association (CTPA) ndash provides member sustainability case studies

13 3 13

23 23

2 45

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Hotspot references

1 Carbon Trust (2008) Case Study CTS053 - Working with Boots Product Carbon Footprinting in practice [PDF]

2 Donnelly R amp Byrne D amp Eberts P amp Murphy D amp Hall T (2010) Sustainability Assessment Dr Bronner‟s Magic 18-in-1 Hemp

Lavender Pure Castile Liquid Soap [PDF]

3 Escamilla M (2012) Revision of European Ecolabel Criteria for Soaps Shampoos and Hair Conditioners [PDF]

4 Eskeland M amp Svanes E (2006) EU Eco-label for shampoo and soaps [PDF]

5 Henkel A (2008) Case Study Shampoo Case Study undertaken within the PCF Pilot Project Germany [PDF]

6 Lofthouse V amp Trimingham R amp Bhamra T (2009) Refillable packaging systems for body wash products Key findings and lessons

learnt [PDF]

7 ProForest (2011) Mapping and understanding the UK palm oil supply chain Defra

8 Saouter E amp van Hoof (2001) A Database for the Life-Cycle Assessment of Procter amp Gamble Laundry Detergent [PDF]

9 Tesco (2009) Product carbon footprint of shower gel

10 WRAP (2013) An initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery products [PDF]

11 Unilever (nd) Sustainable Living ndash Greenhouse gases [PDF]

12 Unilever (nd) Sustainable Living ndash Water [PDF]

13 Unilever (nd) Sustainable Showering Sensations [PDF]

14 WRAP (nd) Using recycled content in plastic packaging the benefits [PDF]

15 WRAP (unpublished) Calculation method for quantifying water use carbon emissions and running costs for bathroom fittings

The documents below have been used to identify primary and secondary environmental impact hotspots

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Reduction opportunities The PSF has researched a selection of bdquoreduction opportunities‟ bdquoaction plans‟ and bdquotopic guides‟ relevant to the grocery sector Below are a selection relevant to bath and shower products Follow the links to find out more about each opportunity For a full list of resources available see the Help section While many of the opportunities are not tailored specifically to bath and shower products ndash the principles and resources are transferable Where they target a hotspot they are flagged red

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly bull Closed-loop recycling bull Renewable packaging materials bull Product re-formulation bull Improving consumer portioning bull Water efficiency in the home

Hotspot

Reduction opportunities None relevant to bath and shower products

Action plans

Topic guides bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw

materials

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

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Submit feedback

Sourcing palm oil responsibly Product sustainability opportunity Palm oil has become incredibly popular as a low cost high yield vegetable oil with a vast range of uses in food and HPC products In 2012 426500t of palm oil and 33000t of palm kernel oil were imported into the UK with more imported within other products A 2011 study for Defra estimated that only 24 of palm oil consumed in the UK is sourced sustainably despite 43 of the 100 best-selling branded products in UK supermarkets containing palm oil Increased palm oil production can increase the risk of destruction of tropical rainforest and drainage of peatland as well as having major impacts on biodiversity climate change and indigenous land rights (1) Sourcing palm oil responsibly and increasing supply chain transparency can reduce reputational risks and anticipate future changes in regulation eg EU Food Information Regulations

The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was set up in 2004 with the aim of bringing certified sustainable palm oil to the market (2) In 2010 23mt of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) was available but only 517 was bought via available RSPO supply chain mechanisms (1) However many retailers amp manufacturers have committed to 100 sourcing of sustainable palm oil by 2015 The RSPO reported that between 2009-2011 supply of CSPO increased 250 with sales growing by ~620

Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil Case study ndash Starbucks

Starbucks recently committed to sourcing 100 of its palm oil from certified sustainable suppliers by 2015 joining the RSPO along with several other major FMCG companies Unilever reached their target of 100 CSPO three years early in 2012 and have now committed to a revised target of 100 palm oil from certified traceable sources by 2020

Hotspot

Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Review of policy options relating to sustainable palm oil procurement ndash Defra supply chain mapping 2 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil ndash international organisation of producers distributors conservationists amp other stakeholders 3 Consumer Goods Forum ndash the CGF is developing methods to improve the sustainability of palm oil amp other high risk materials 4 WWF‟s Palm Oil Buyers‟ Scorecard 2011 ndash provides analysis of palm oil use progress by FMCG manufacturers 5 ldquoUsing certified sustainable palm oil no longer good enoughrdquo FCRN ndash source of knowledge into food systems and climate change 6 See also ndash Supply chains and land use change action plan

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Closed-loop recycling Product sustainability opportunity The adoption of a circular economy offers considerable economic benefits (1) Strictly defined bdquoclosed-loop recycling‟ is where recycled material from one product is wholly or partially incorporated back into the same product In contrast bdquoopen-loop recycling‟ is where recycled material is used for another purpose (2) Certain materials are better suited to this process Glass aluminium steel amp plastic recycling can reduce energy GHG emissions amp water use without affecting performance eg recycling ink cartridges ndash see case study below (3)

Other resources amp initiatives

1 WRAPs vision for the UK circular economy to 2020 ndash outlines the benefits of pushing the UK economy towards circularity 2 Recycled Content Fact Sheet ndash Incpen guidance on recycled materials 3 Driving Sustainable Consumption Closed Loop Systems ndash World Economic Forum report providing overview of closed loop systems 4 Closed Loop Recycling ndash Opening The Door To Cost Saving ndash WRAP case study of closed-loop recycling 5 Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) ndash works with education amp business to accelerate the transition to a circular economy 6 Environmental Benefits of Closed-Loop Glass Recycling ndash WRAP information supported by a glass collection directory

Closed-loop recycling ensures a long term relationship between customers and suppliers and provides a revenue from recovered material whilst at the same time reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill (2) A closed-loop system operator will need to ensure the manufacturing process allows for the introduction of recycled material and that there are appropriate logistics and distribution networks to control the flow of recovered material (4) Additionally the cost of collection and possible use of 3rd party collecting centres may be an extra economic and organisational burden (3)

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash HP ink cartridges

HP ink cartridges are retrieved by post and disassembled following consumer use PET pellets from packaging are combined with recycled drinks bottles and formed into new cartridges To date individual cartridges are recycled up to 10 times and have a 33 smaller carbon footprint per cartridge

Hotspot

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Renewable packaging materials Product sustainability opportunity

Increasing the use of renewable materials is a key part of improving product sustainability However like any material their use should be carefully considered to avoid unintended environmental consequences and deliver intended business benefits Bioplastics cover a range of materials which are bio-based bio-degradable or both (see 1 for definitions) Bio-based plastics can be derived from primary crops (eg sugarcane) or waste plant material The sustainability benefits and trade-offs will largely depend on the raw material used and the specifics of the solution being considered

Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Biopolymer packaging in the UK grocery market ndash briefing note 2 Consumer Goods Forum Global Packaging Project ndash includes guidance on the use of renewable materials in packaging 3 European Bioplastics ndash organisation supporting the growth in use of bioplastics 4 European Renewable Resources and Materials Association ndash highlights best available technology and organisations 5 NNFCC ndash advises on bio-based materials (eg bioplastics factsheet) and co-ordinates the Renewable Materials LINK Programme 6 The WRAP The International Packaging Study and Resource Efficient Innovations Database contain examples of biopolymers

Bioplastics are being used more as a point of differentiation and for the positive consumer perceptions associated with the term bdquobiodegradable‟ or bdquocompostable‟ (1) The main unintended environmental consequences relate to the sourcing of raw material feedstock Where primary crops are used there are concerns over competition with food and the impacts of non-renewable agricultural inputs (eg fertilizers amp fuel) However increased use of bio-based material also requires more sophisticated EoL solutions Bio-based materials would need to be efficiently identified and disposed of by consumers so as not to contaminate waste streams

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Plant Bottle

Coca-Cola have developed bottles which contain PET derived from plant material According to Coca-Cola the benefits include bull 30000 tonnes CO2e saved bull Stimulates plant waste market to develop polymers from other sources Learn more on the Coca-Cola website

Hotspot

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Product re-formulation Product sustainability opportunity Product reformulation where a product‟s composition is altered or ingredients are substituted for alternatives can be driven by a number of different factors eg ingredient price fluctuation or compliance to government legislation Altering a product‟s composition can mitigate material risk associated with high environmental impact ingredients or may impact how the product is used by the consumer which might lower the product‟s energy or water requirement (1) There are many other potential benefits including reduced raw material costs lower distribution impacts less required storage space reduced packaging as well as the potential to pass on costs savings to the consumer

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 See Unilever‟s Persil Small amp Mighty 2 Courtauld Commitment Phase Two Case Studies ndash provides some examples of product re-formulations 3 Product Re-formulation Channelling Efficiency savings ndash WRAP information sheet encouraging re-thinking of products

Case study - United Biscuits

United Biscuits (UB) reformulated their McVitie‟s biscuits reducing the salt content by up to 60 and the saturated fat content by up to 80 The reformulations enabled a 40 reduction in UB‟s use of palm oil and reduced pressure on rainforest destruction but most importantly a total of pound4m was added to sales value with sales of biscuits up by more than 5

Case study ndash Britvic concentrate

In March 2011 Britvic introduced a new double concentrate to its Robinsons squash brand The double concentrate squash is now in 125 litre and 175 litre bottles The smaller bottle sizes have enabled a significant reduction in secondary packaging amp transport required The benefits are bull Better consumer value for money bull 61 reduction PET per litre drunk bull 70 reduction in total packaging bull 50 reduction in lorries used bull 14000 tCO2 saving pa

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Improving consumer portioning Product sustainability opportunity Unit dose packaging is one of the ways that manufacturers can influence consumer behaviours by removing the need for the consumer to measure the product at use phase If product measurement instructions are not followed closely this may lead to unnecessary environmental impact through avoidable product use Additionally excessive product use may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the product for instance in the case of detergents (1) or may lead to food waste in the case of grocery products not being consumed after being prepared for meals

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 Unit Dose A Sustainability Step for Fabric Liquids ndash Unilever report detailing the environmental benefits of liquid tablets 2 Revision of Ecolabel Criteria for Laundry Detergents 2008-2010 ndash background report for revision of ecolabel by Ecolabelling Denmark 3 Annual Review 2008 Towards Sustainable Cleaning ndash report by AISE the soap detergents amp maintenance products industry body 4 WRAP food hub ndash provides a multitude of consumer food waste resources including case studies initiatives amp reports

For detergent only 65 of consumers dose according to the manufacturer recommendations most over-dose (2) Portion control reduces overall material use transport and product wastage Dosing control can face consumer backlash and new products will need to work with marketing to develop a approach to ensure consumer engagement (1) RampD will need to be involved to develop workable products but may provide an opportunity for innovation and brand differentiation even overall if less product is being sold

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Ariel

Ariel have diversified their product portfolio to include unit dose control measures Liquitabs require more packaging however due to reduced product per wash and wastage they estimated it has resulted in a reduction of 250000 tonnes of product per annum (1)

Case study ndash Heinz

Heinz have introduced a 1kg reclosable bottle for their Heinz Beanz range which includes a see-through portion guide on the side to help consumer portioning

Hotspot

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Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity

Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice

Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation

reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s

Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower

pooling‟ campaign

Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge

Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil

Sustainable Procurement of Raw Materials Topic Guide

Raw materials (RMs) used in grocery products present both sustainability opportunities and risks to businesses whether they are producers manufacturers or retailers This Topic Guide describes the overall process for implementing sustainable RM procurement to reduce risks achieve lower costs and encourage innovation Procurement‟s role here is to work in a structured way with product development and supply chain management partners to identify and pursue opportunities

Resources 1 Food amp Drink Federation - Sustainable Sourcing Five Steps Towards Managing Supply Chain Risk 2 Defra - Sustainable Procurement Prioritisation Tool 3 WRAP - Reducing Food Waste through Retail Supply Chain Collaboration 4 SAI Platform - Practitioner‟s Guide for Sustainable Sourcing of Agricultural Raw Materials 5 UN Global Compact - Supply Chain Sustainability guide

Implementation Process

The process follows a step by step approach to ensure that raw material procurement takes account of sustainable aspects by thorough risk and opportunity analysis and by working closely with key suppliers

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Download

Topic Guide

1 Mapping 2 Identify 3 Review 4 Select 5 Plan 6 Implement

Retailer

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

and risk analysis

and map their

current sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Select key suppliers

and engage to

jointly review

impacts risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

implement with

selected

suppliers

Track progress

review and

communicate to key

stakeholders

Review learnings

and repeat process

for a cycle of

continuous

improvement

Manufact

urer

Supplier

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

risk and product

sales analysis and

map their current

sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Identify key

customers and

suppliers and

discuss impacts

risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

then implement

with selected

customers and

suppliers

Proposal briefing

Product design

Production Launch Post-

launch review

Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations

The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts

Resources

1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD

Implementation Process

This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages

1) Identify design improvements

2) Compare design alternatives

3) Set Ecodesign strategy

4) Develop communications plan

5) Pilot and review of programme

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Download

Topic Guide

Identify

design

improvements

ndash review

products in

context of

sustainability

strategy

Comparison

of design

alternatives ndash

develop new

products or

make changes

to existing

products

Ecodesign

strategy

setting ndash

agree

principles

aligned to

strategy

Communicate

environmental

benefits of

products

Pilot and

embed

programme

Review and

feedback on

process

Submit feedback

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Help section

This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including

1Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

2Terms of useDisclaimer

3Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories

4Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date

5Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date

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FAQs 1What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf

2What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products

3What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus further investigation

4How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain

5Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck

6How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team

7How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide

Submit feedback

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Terms of use

While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk

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Product summary list

Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals

Butter

Cakes pastries etc

Canned meat

Coffee

Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food

Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant

Nappies

Dishwashing products

Fish amp seafood

Frozen vegetables

General cleaning products

Ice-cream amp frozen desserts

Lamb Margarine

Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals

Rice Spirits

Sugar confectionery Tea

Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes

Processed snacks

Yogurts

Dilutables

Beer

Laundry detergent

Eggs

Wine

Juices

Onions Pizza

Canned seafood

Milk amp cream

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Reduction opportunity list

bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟

bull Benefits of soil management

bull Crop irrigation best practice

bull Precision agriculture

bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly

bull Sugar crop sustainability

bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture

bull Sustainable forestry products

bull Water efficiency in livestock farming

bull Closed-loop recycling

bull Drinks packaging optimisation

bull Renewable packaging materials

bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD

bull CIP for resource efficiency

bull Identifying the true cost of waste

bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries

bull Increasing motor drive efficiency

bull Product re-formulation

bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture

bull Water efficiency in meat processing

bull Water re-use in FampD processing

bull Extending product shelf life

bull Food redistribution

bull Shared logistics opportunities

bull Improving consumer portioning

bull Reducing kitchen energy use

bull Reducing consumer food waste

bull Water efficiency in the home

bull Capital allowance for green tech

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Action plan amp topic guide list

Action plans

bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)

bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange

bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute

bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains

bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing

Topic guides

bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change

bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials

bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya

bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies

bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability

bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience

Submit feedback

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Initiatives amp key resources

The initiatives and resources identified offer a range of potential business benefits including best practice guidance knowledge sharing innovation ideas standards development input or process certification sustainability benchmarking and communication

Notes

1 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) ndash aims to improve industry‟s sustainability practices through certification 2 Courtauld Commitment ndash responsibility agreement aimed at improving resource efficiency in the grocery supply chain 3 EU Ecolabel ndash voluntary labelling scheme of the European Commission with a specific label for soaps shampoos amp conditioners 4 Unilever‟s Five Levers for Change ndash behaviour change model for marketers to promote sustainable consumer living habits 5 Water Label ndash includes calculation method allowing shower products suppliers to highlight benefits of water efficiency 6 The WRAP Water Using Products Working Group ndash initiative to identify water-saving bathroom products amp consumer behaviour 7 Cosmetic Toiletry amp Perfumery Association (CTPA) ndash provides member sustainability case studies

13 3 13

23 23

2 45

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Hotspot references

1 Carbon Trust (2008) Case Study CTS053 - Working with Boots Product Carbon Footprinting in practice [PDF]

2 Donnelly R amp Byrne D amp Eberts P amp Murphy D amp Hall T (2010) Sustainability Assessment Dr Bronner‟s Magic 18-in-1 Hemp

Lavender Pure Castile Liquid Soap [PDF]

3 Escamilla M (2012) Revision of European Ecolabel Criteria for Soaps Shampoos and Hair Conditioners [PDF]

4 Eskeland M amp Svanes E (2006) EU Eco-label for shampoo and soaps [PDF]

5 Henkel A (2008) Case Study Shampoo Case Study undertaken within the PCF Pilot Project Germany [PDF]

6 Lofthouse V amp Trimingham R amp Bhamra T (2009) Refillable packaging systems for body wash products Key findings and lessons

learnt [PDF]

7 ProForest (2011) Mapping and understanding the UK palm oil supply chain Defra

8 Saouter E amp van Hoof (2001) A Database for the Life-Cycle Assessment of Procter amp Gamble Laundry Detergent [PDF]

9 Tesco (2009) Product carbon footprint of shower gel

10 WRAP (2013) An initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery products [PDF]

11 Unilever (nd) Sustainable Living ndash Greenhouse gases [PDF]

12 Unilever (nd) Sustainable Living ndash Water [PDF]

13 Unilever (nd) Sustainable Showering Sensations [PDF]

14 WRAP (nd) Using recycled content in plastic packaging the benefits [PDF]

15 WRAP (unpublished) Calculation method for quantifying water use carbon emissions and running costs for bathroom fittings

The documents below have been used to identify primary and secondary environmental impact hotspots

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Reduction opportunities The PSF has researched a selection of bdquoreduction opportunities‟ bdquoaction plans‟ and bdquotopic guides‟ relevant to the grocery sector Below are a selection relevant to bath and shower products Follow the links to find out more about each opportunity For a full list of resources available see the Help section While many of the opportunities are not tailored specifically to bath and shower products ndash the principles and resources are transferable Where they target a hotspot they are flagged red

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly bull Closed-loop recycling bull Renewable packaging materials bull Product re-formulation bull Improving consumer portioning bull Water efficiency in the home

Hotspot

Reduction opportunities None relevant to bath and shower products

Action plans

Topic guides bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw

materials

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

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Sourcing palm oil responsibly Product sustainability opportunity Palm oil has become incredibly popular as a low cost high yield vegetable oil with a vast range of uses in food and HPC products In 2012 426500t of palm oil and 33000t of palm kernel oil were imported into the UK with more imported within other products A 2011 study for Defra estimated that only 24 of palm oil consumed in the UK is sourced sustainably despite 43 of the 100 best-selling branded products in UK supermarkets containing palm oil Increased palm oil production can increase the risk of destruction of tropical rainforest and drainage of peatland as well as having major impacts on biodiversity climate change and indigenous land rights (1) Sourcing palm oil responsibly and increasing supply chain transparency can reduce reputational risks and anticipate future changes in regulation eg EU Food Information Regulations

The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was set up in 2004 with the aim of bringing certified sustainable palm oil to the market (2) In 2010 23mt of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) was available but only 517 was bought via available RSPO supply chain mechanisms (1) However many retailers amp manufacturers have committed to 100 sourcing of sustainable palm oil by 2015 The RSPO reported that between 2009-2011 supply of CSPO increased 250 with sales growing by ~620

Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil Case study ndash Starbucks

Starbucks recently committed to sourcing 100 of its palm oil from certified sustainable suppliers by 2015 joining the RSPO along with several other major FMCG companies Unilever reached their target of 100 CSPO three years early in 2012 and have now committed to a revised target of 100 palm oil from certified traceable sources by 2020

Hotspot

Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Review of policy options relating to sustainable palm oil procurement ndash Defra supply chain mapping 2 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil ndash international organisation of producers distributors conservationists amp other stakeholders 3 Consumer Goods Forum ndash the CGF is developing methods to improve the sustainability of palm oil amp other high risk materials 4 WWF‟s Palm Oil Buyers‟ Scorecard 2011 ndash provides analysis of palm oil use progress by FMCG manufacturers 5 ldquoUsing certified sustainable palm oil no longer good enoughrdquo FCRN ndash source of knowledge into food systems and climate change 6 See also ndash Supply chains and land use change action plan

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Closed-loop recycling Product sustainability opportunity The adoption of a circular economy offers considerable economic benefits (1) Strictly defined bdquoclosed-loop recycling‟ is where recycled material from one product is wholly or partially incorporated back into the same product In contrast bdquoopen-loop recycling‟ is where recycled material is used for another purpose (2) Certain materials are better suited to this process Glass aluminium steel amp plastic recycling can reduce energy GHG emissions amp water use without affecting performance eg recycling ink cartridges ndash see case study below (3)

Other resources amp initiatives

1 WRAPs vision for the UK circular economy to 2020 ndash outlines the benefits of pushing the UK economy towards circularity 2 Recycled Content Fact Sheet ndash Incpen guidance on recycled materials 3 Driving Sustainable Consumption Closed Loop Systems ndash World Economic Forum report providing overview of closed loop systems 4 Closed Loop Recycling ndash Opening The Door To Cost Saving ndash WRAP case study of closed-loop recycling 5 Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) ndash works with education amp business to accelerate the transition to a circular economy 6 Environmental Benefits of Closed-Loop Glass Recycling ndash WRAP information supported by a glass collection directory

Closed-loop recycling ensures a long term relationship between customers and suppliers and provides a revenue from recovered material whilst at the same time reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill (2) A closed-loop system operator will need to ensure the manufacturing process allows for the introduction of recycled material and that there are appropriate logistics and distribution networks to control the flow of recovered material (4) Additionally the cost of collection and possible use of 3rd party collecting centres may be an extra economic and organisational burden (3)

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash HP ink cartridges

HP ink cartridges are retrieved by post and disassembled following consumer use PET pellets from packaging are combined with recycled drinks bottles and formed into new cartridges To date individual cartridges are recycled up to 10 times and have a 33 smaller carbon footprint per cartridge

Hotspot

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Renewable packaging materials Product sustainability opportunity

Increasing the use of renewable materials is a key part of improving product sustainability However like any material their use should be carefully considered to avoid unintended environmental consequences and deliver intended business benefits Bioplastics cover a range of materials which are bio-based bio-degradable or both (see 1 for definitions) Bio-based plastics can be derived from primary crops (eg sugarcane) or waste plant material The sustainability benefits and trade-offs will largely depend on the raw material used and the specifics of the solution being considered

Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Biopolymer packaging in the UK grocery market ndash briefing note 2 Consumer Goods Forum Global Packaging Project ndash includes guidance on the use of renewable materials in packaging 3 European Bioplastics ndash organisation supporting the growth in use of bioplastics 4 European Renewable Resources and Materials Association ndash highlights best available technology and organisations 5 NNFCC ndash advises on bio-based materials (eg bioplastics factsheet) and co-ordinates the Renewable Materials LINK Programme 6 The WRAP The International Packaging Study and Resource Efficient Innovations Database contain examples of biopolymers

Bioplastics are being used more as a point of differentiation and for the positive consumer perceptions associated with the term bdquobiodegradable‟ or bdquocompostable‟ (1) The main unintended environmental consequences relate to the sourcing of raw material feedstock Where primary crops are used there are concerns over competition with food and the impacts of non-renewable agricultural inputs (eg fertilizers amp fuel) However increased use of bio-based material also requires more sophisticated EoL solutions Bio-based materials would need to be efficiently identified and disposed of by consumers so as not to contaminate waste streams

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Plant Bottle

Coca-Cola have developed bottles which contain PET derived from plant material According to Coca-Cola the benefits include bull 30000 tonnes CO2e saved bull Stimulates plant waste market to develop polymers from other sources Learn more on the Coca-Cola website

Hotspot

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Product re-formulation Product sustainability opportunity Product reformulation where a product‟s composition is altered or ingredients are substituted for alternatives can be driven by a number of different factors eg ingredient price fluctuation or compliance to government legislation Altering a product‟s composition can mitigate material risk associated with high environmental impact ingredients or may impact how the product is used by the consumer which might lower the product‟s energy or water requirement (1) There are many other potential benefits including reduced raw material costs lower distribution impacts less required storage space reduced packaging as well as the potential to pass on costs savings to the consumer

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 See Unilever‟s Persil Small amp Mighty 2 Courtauld Commitment Phase Two Case Studies ndash provides some examples of product re-formulations 3 Product Re-formulation Channelling Efficiency savings ndash WRAP information sheet encouraging re-thinking of products

Case study - United Biscuits

United Biscuits (UB) reformulated their McVitie‟s biscuits reducing the salt content by up to 60 and the saturated fat content by up to 80 The reformulations enabled a 40 reduction in UB‟s use of palm oil and reduced pressure on rainforest destruction but most importantly a total of pound4m was added to sales value with sales of biscuits up by more than 5

Case study ndash Britvic concentrate

In March 2011 Britvic introduced a new double concentrate to its Robinsons squash brand The double concentrate squash is now in 125 litre and 175 litre bottles The smaller bottle sizes have enabled a significant reduction in secondary packaging amp transport required The benefits are bull Better consumer value for money bull 61 reduction PET per litre drunk bull 70 reduction in total packaging bull 50 reduction in lorries used bull 14000 tCO2 saving pa

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Improving consumer portioning Product sustainability opportunity Unit dose packaging is one of the ways that manufacturers can influence consumer behaviours by removing the need for the consumer to measure the product at use phase If product measurement instructions are not followed closely this may lead to unnecessary environmental impact through avoidable product use Additionally excessive product use may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the product for instance in the case of detergents (1) or may lead to food waste in the case of grocery products not being consumed after being prepared for meals

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 Unit Dose A Sustainability Step for Fabric Liquids ndash Unilever report detailing the environmental benefits of liquid tablets 2 Revision of Ecolabel Criteria for Laundry Detergents 2008-2010 ndash background report for revision of ecolabel by Ecolabelling Denmark 3 Annual Review 2008 Towards Sustainable Cleaning ndash report by AISE the soap detergents amp maintenance products industry body 4 WRAP food hub ndash provides a multitude of consumer food waste resources including case studies initiatives amp reports

For detergent only 65 of consumers dose according to the manufacturer recommendations most over-dose (2) Portion control reduces overall material use transport and product wastage Dosing control can face consumer backlash and new products will need to work with marketing to develop a approach to ensure consumer engagement (1) RampD will need to be involved to develop workable products but may provide an opportunity for innovation and brand differentiation even overall if less product is being sold

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Ariel

Ariel have diversified their product portfolio to include unit dose control measures Liquitabs require more packaging however due to reduced product per wash and wastage they estimated it has resulted in a reduction of 250000 tonnes of product per annum (1)

Case study ndash Heinz

Heinz have introduced a 1kg reclosable bottle for their Heinz Beanz range which includes a see-through portion guide on the side to help consumer portioning

Hotspot

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Submit feedback

Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity

Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice

Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation

reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s

Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower

pooling‟ campaign

Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge

Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil

Sustainable Procurement of Raw Materials Topic Guide

Raw materials (RMs) used in grocery products present both sustainability opportunities and risks to businesses whether they are producers manufacturers or retailers This Topic Guide describes the overall process for implementing sustainable RM procurement to reduce risks achieve lower costs and encourage innovation Procurement‟s role here is to work in a structured way with product development and supply chain management partners to identify and pursue opportunities

Resources 1 Food amp Drink Federation - Sustainable Sourcing Five Steps Towards Managing Supply Chain Risk 2 Defra - Sustainable Procurement Prioritisation Tool 3 WRAP - Reducing Food Waste through Retail Supply Chain Collaboration 4 SAI Platform - Practitioner‟s Guide for Sustainable Sourcing of Agricultural Raw Materials 5 UN Global Compact - Supply Chain Sustainability guide

Implementation Process

The process follows a step by step approach to ensure that raw material procurement takes account of sustainable aspects by thorough risk and opportunity analysis and by working closely with key suppliers

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Download

Topic Guide

1 Mapping 2 Identify 3 Review 4 Select 5 Plan 6 Implement

Retailer

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

and risk analysis

and map their

current sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Select key suppliers

and engage to

jointly review

impacts risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

implement with

selected

suppliers

Track progress

review and

communicate to key

stakeholders

Review learnings

and repeat process

for a cycle of

continuous

improvement

Manufact

urer

Supplier

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

risk and product

sales analysis and

map their current

sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Identify key

customers and

suppliers and

discuss impacts

risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

then implement

with selected

customers and

suppliers

Proposal briefing

Product design

Production Launch Post-

launch review

Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations

The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts

Resources

1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD

Implementation Process

This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages

1) Identify design improvements

2) Compare design alternatives

3) Set Ecodesign strategy

4) Develop communications plan

5) Pilot and review of programme

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Download

Topic Guide

Identify

design

improvements

ndash review

products in

context of

sustainability

strategy

Comparison

of design

alternatives ndash

develop new

products or

make changes

to existing

products

Ecodesign

strategy

setting ndash

agree

principles

aligned to

strategy

Communicate

environmental

benefits of

products

Pilot and

embed

programme

Review and

feedback on

process

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Help section

This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including

1Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

2Terms of useDisclaimer

3Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories

4Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date

5Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date

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FAQs 1What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf

2What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products

3What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus further investigation

4How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain

5Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck

6How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team

7How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide

Submit feedback

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While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk

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Product summary list

Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals

Butter

Cakes pastries etc

Canned meat

Coffee

Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food

Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant

Nappies

Dishwashing products

Fish amp seafood

Frozen vegetables

General cleaning products

Ice-cream amp frozen desserts

Lamb Margarine

Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals

Rice Spirits

Sugar confectionery Tea

Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes

Processed snacks

Yogurts

Dilutables

Beer

Laundry detergent

Eggs

Wine

Juices

Onions Pizza

Canned seafood

Milk amp cream

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Reduction opportunity list

bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟

bull Benefits of soil management

bull Crop irrigation best practice

bull Precision agriculture

bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly

bull Sugar crop sustainability

bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture

bull Sustainable forestry products

bull Water efficiency in livestock farming

bull Closed-loop recycling

bull Drinks packaging optimisation

bull Renewable packaging materials

bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD

bull CIP for resource efficiency

bull Identifying the true cost of waste

bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries

bull Increasing motor drive efficiency

bull Product re-formulation

bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture

bull Water efficiency in meat processing

bull Water re-use in FampD processing

bull Extending product shelf life

bull Food redistribution

bull Shared logistics opportunities

bull Improving consumer portioning

bull Reducing kitchen energy use

bull Reducing consumer food waste

bull Water efficiency in the home

bull Capital allowance for green tech

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Action plan amp topic guide list

Action plans

bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)

bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange

bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute

bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains

bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing

Topic guides

bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change

bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials

bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya

bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies

bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability

bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience

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Hotspot references

1 Carbon Trust (2008) Case Study CTS053 - Working with Boots Product Carbon Footprinting in practice [PDF]

2 Donnelly R amp Byrne D amp Eberts P amp Murphy D amp Hall T (2010) Sustainability Assessment Dr Bronner‟s Magic 18-in-1 Hemp

Lavender Pure Castile Liquid Soap [PDF]

3 Escamilla M (2012) Revision of European Ecolabel Criteria for Soaps Shampoos and Hair Conditioners [PDF]

4 Eskeland M amp Svanes E (2006) EU Eco-label for shampoo and soaps [PDF]

5 Henkel A (2008) Case Study Shampoo Case Study undertaken within the PCF Pilot Project Germany [PDF]

6 Lofthouse V amp Trimingham R amp Bhamra T (2009) Refillable packaging systems for body wash products Key findings and lessons

learnt [PDF]

7 ProForest (2011) Mapping and understanding the UK palm oil supply chain Defra

8 Saouter E amp van Hoof (2001) A Database for the Life-Cycle Assessment of Procter amp Gamble Laundry Detergent [PDF]

9 Tesco (2009) Product carbon footprint of shower gel

10 WRAP (2013) An initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery products [PDF]

11 Unilever (nd) Sustainable Living ndash Greenhouse gases [PDF]

12 Unilever (nd) Sustainable Living ndash Water [PDF]

13 Unilever (nd) Sustainable Showering Sensations [PDF]

14 WRAP (nd) Using recycled content in plastic packaging the benefits [PDF]

15 WRAP (unpublished) Calculation method for quantifying water use carbon emissions and running costs for bathroom fittings

The documents below have been used to identify primary and secondary environmental impact hotspots

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Reduction opportunities The PSF has researched a selection of bdquoreduction opportunities‟ bdquoaction plans‟ and bdquotopic guides‟ relevant to the grocery sector Below are a selection relevant to bath and shower products Follow the links to find out more about each opportunity For a full list of resources available see the Help section While many of the opportunities are not tailored specifically to bath and shower products ndash the principles and resources are transferable Where they target a hotspot they are flagged red

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly bull Closed-loop recycling bull Renewable packaging materials bull Product re-formulation bull Improving consumer portioning bull Water efficiency in the home

Hotspot

Reduction opportunities None relevant to bath and shower products

Action plans

Topic guides bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw

materials

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

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Sourcing palm oil responsibly Product sustainability opportunity Palm oil has become incredibly popular as a low cost high yield vegetable oil with a vast range of uses in food and HPC products In 2012 426500t of palm oil and 33000t of palm kernel oil were imported into the UK with more imported within other products A 2011 study for Defra estimated that only 24 of palm oil consumed in the UK is sourced sustainably despite 43 of the 100 best-selling branded products in UK supermarkets containing palm oil Increased palm oil production can increase the risk of destruction of tropical rainforest and drainage of peatland as well as having major impacts on biodiversity climate change and indigenous land rights (1) Sourcing palm oil responsibly and increasing supply chain transparency can reduce reputational risks and anticipate future changes in regulation eg EU Food Information Regulations

The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was set up in 2004 with the aim of bringing certified sustainable palm oil to the market (2) In 2010 23mt of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) was available but only 517 was bought via available RSPO supply chain mechanisms (1) However many retailers amp manufacturers have committed to 100 sourcing of sustainable palm oil by 2015 The RSPO reported that between 2009-2011 supply of CSPO increased 250 with sales growing by ~620

Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil Case study ndash Starbucks

Starbucks recently committed to sourcing 100 of its palm oil from certified sustainable suppliers by 2015 joining the RSPO along with several other major FMCG companies Unilever reached their target of 100 CSPO three years early in 2012 and have now committed to a revised target of 100 palm oil from certified traceable sources by 2020

Hotspot

Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Review of policy options relating to sustainable palm oil procurement ndash Defra supply chain mapping 2 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil ndash international organisation of producers distributors conservationists amp other stakeholders 3 Consumer Goods Forum ndash the CGF is developing methods to improve the sustainability of palm oil amp other high risk materials 4 WWF‟s Palm Oil Buyers‟ Scorecard 2011 ndash provides analysis of palm oil use progress by FMCG manufacturers 5 ldquoUsing certified sustainable palm oil no longer good enoughrdquo FCRN ndash source of knowledge into food systems and climate change 6 See also ndash Supply chains and land use change action plan

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Closed-loop recycling Product sustainability opportunity The adoption of a circular economy offers considerable economic benefits (1) Strictly defined bdquoclosed-loop recycling‟ is where recycled material from one product is wholly or partially incorporated back into the same product In contrast bdquoopen-loop recycling‟ is where recycled material is used for another purpose (2) Certain materials are better suited to this process Glass aluminium steel amp plastic recycling can reduce energy GHG emissions amp water use without affecting performance eg recycling ink cartridges ndash see case study below (3)

Other resources amp initiatives

1 WRAPs vision for the UK circular economy to 2020 ndash outlines the benefits of pushing the UK economy towards circularity 2 Recycled Content Fact Sheet ndash Incpen guidance on recycled materials 3 Driving Sustainable Consumption Closed Loop Systems ndash World Economic Forum report providing overview of closed loop systems 4 Closed Loop Recycling ndash Opening The Door To Cost Saving ndash WRAP case study of closed-loop recycling 5 Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) ndash works with education amp business to accelerate the transition to a circular economy 6 Environmental Benefits of Closed-Loop Glass Recycling ndash WRAP information supported by a glass collection directory

Closed-loop recycling ensures a long term relationship between customers and suppliers and provides a revenue from recovered material whilst at the same time reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill (2) A closed-loop system operator will need to ensure the manufacturing process allows for the introduction of recycled material and that there are appropriate logistics and distribution networks to control the flow of recovered material (4) Additionally the cost of collection and possible use of 3rd party collecting centres may be an extra economic and organisational burden (3)

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash HP ink cartridges

HP ink cartridges are retrieved by post and disassembled following consumer use PET pellets from packaging are combined with recycled drinks bottles and formed into new cartridges To date individual cartridges are recycled up to 10 times and have a 33 smaller carbon footprint per cartridge

Hotspot

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Renewable packaging materials Product sustainability opportunity

Increasing the use of renewable materials is a key part of improving product sustainability However like any material their use should be carefully considered to avoid unintended environmental consequences and deliver intended business benefits Bioplastics cover a range of materials which are bio-based bio-degradable or both (see 1 for definitions) Bio-based plastics can be derived from primary crops (eg sugarcane) or waste plant material The sustainability benefits and trade-offs will largely depend on the raw material used and the specifics of the solution being considered

Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Biopolymer packaging in the UK grocery market ndash briefing note 2 Consumer Goods Forum Global Packaging Project ndash includes guidance on the use of renewable materials in packaging 3 European Bioplastics ndash organisation supporting the growth in use of bioplastics 4 European Renewable Resources and Materials Association ndash highlights best available technology and organisations 5 NNFCC ndash advises on bio-based materials (eg bioplastics factsheet) and co-ordinates the Renewable Materials LINK Programme 6 The WRAP The International Packaging Study and Resource Efficient Innovations Database contain examples of biopolymers

Bioplastics are being used more as a point of differentiation and for the positive consumer perceptions associated with the term bdquobiodegradable‟ or bdquocompostable‟ (1) The main unintended environmental consequences relate to the sourcing of raw material feedstock Where primary crops are used there are concerns over competition with food and the impacts of non-renewable agricultural inputs (eg fertilizers amp fuel) However increased use of bio-based material also requires more sophisticated EoL solutions Bio-based materials would need to be efficiently identified and disposed of by consumers so as not to contaminate waste streams

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Plant Bottle

Coca-Cola have developed bottles which contain PET derived from plant material According to Coca-Cola the benefits include bull 30000 tonnes CO2e saved bull Stimulates plant waste market to develop polymers from other sources Learn more on the Coca-Cola website

Hotspot

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Product re-formulation Product sustainability opportunity Product reformulation where a product‟s composition is altered or ingredients are substituted for alternatives can be driven by a number of different factors eg ingredient price fluctuation or compliance to government legislation Altering a product‟s composition can mitigate material risk associated with high environmental impact ingredients or may impact how the product is used by the consumer which might lower the product‟s energy or water requirement (1) There are many other potential benefits including reduced raw material costs lower distribution impacts less required storage space reduced packaging as well as the potential to pass on costs savings to the consumer

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 See Unilever‟s Persil Small amp Mighty 2 Courtauld Commitment Phase Two Case Studies ndash provides some examples of product re-formulations 3 Product Re-formulation Channelling Efficiency savings ndash WRAP information sheet encouraging re-thinking of products

Case study - United Biscuits

United Biscuits (UB) reformulated their McVitie‟s biscuits reducing the salt content by up to 60 and the saturated fat content by up to 80 The reformulations enabled a 40 reduction in UB‟s use of palm oil and reduced pressure on rainforest destruction but most importantly a total of pound4m was added to sales value with sales of biscuits up by more than 5

Case study ndash Britvic concentrate

In March 2011 Britvic introduced a new double concentrate to its Robinsons squash brand The double concentrate squash is now in 125 litre and 175 litre bottles The smaller bottle sizes have enabled a significant reduction in secondary packaging amp transport required The benefits are bull Better consumer value for money bull 61 reduction PET per litre drunk bull 70 reduction in total packaging bull 50 reduction in lorries used bull 14000 tCO2 saving pa

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Improving consumer portioning Product sustainability opportunity Unit dose packaging is one of the ways that manufacturers can influence consumer behaviours by removing the need for the consumer to measure the product at use phase If product measurement instructions are not followed closely this may lead to unnecessary environmental impact through avoidable product use Additionally excessive product use may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the product for instance in the case of detergents (1) or may lead to food waste in the case of grocery products not being consumed after being prepared for meals

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 Unit Dose A Sustainability Step for Fabric Liquids ndash Unilever report detailing the environmental benefits of liquid tablets 2 Revision of Ecolabel Criteria for Laundry Detergents 2008-2010 ndash background report for revision of ecolabel by Ecolabelling Denmark 3 Annual Review 2008 Towards Sustainable Cleaning ndash report by AISE the soap detergents amp maintenance products industry body 4 WRAP food hub ndash provides a multitude of consumer food waste resources including case studies initiatives amp reports

For detergent only 65 of consumers dose according to the manufacturer recommendations most over-dose (2) Portion control reduces overall material use transport and product wastage Dosing control can face consumer backlash and new products will need to work with marketing to develop a approach to ensure consumer engagement (1) RampD will need to be involved to develop workable products but may provide an opportunity for innovation and brand differentiation even overall if less product is being sold

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Ariel

Ariel have diversified their product portfolio to include unit dose control measures Liquitabs require more packaging however due to reduced product per wash and wastage they estimated it has resulted in a reduction of 250000 tonnes of product per annum (1)

Case study ndash Heinz

Heinz have introduced a 1kg reclosable bottle for their Heinz Beanz range which includes a see-through portion guide on the side to help consumer portioning

Hotspot

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Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity

Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice

Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation

reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s

Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower

pooling‟ campaign

Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge

Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil

Sustainable Procurement of Raw Materials Topic Guide

Raw materials (RMs) used in grocery products present both sustainability opportunities and risks to businesses whether they are producers manufacturers or retailers This Topic Guide describes the overall process for implementing sustainable RM procurement to reduce risks achieve lower costs and encourage innovation Procurement‟s role here is to work in a structured way with product development and supply chain management partners to identify and pursue opportunities

Resources 1 Food amp Drink Federation - Sustainable Sourcing Five Steps Towards Managing Supply Chain Risk 2 Defra - Sustainable Procurement Prioritisation Tool 3 WRAP - Reducing Food Waste through Retail Supply Chain Collaboration 4 SAI Platform - Practitioner‟s Guide for Sustainable Sourcing of Agricultural Raw Materials 5 UN Global Compact - Supply Chain Sustainability guide

Implementation Process

The process follows a step by step approach to ensure that raw material procurement takes account of sustainable aspects by thorough risk and opportunity analysis and by working closely with key suppliers

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Topic Guide

1 Mapping 2 Identify 3 Review 4 Select 5 Plan 6 Implement

Retailer

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

and risk analysis

and map their

current sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Select key suppliers

and engage to

jointly review

impacts risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

implement with

selected

suppliers

Track progress

review and

communicate to key

stakeholders

Review learnings

and repeat process

for a cycle of

continuous

improvement

Manufact

urer

Supplier

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

risk and product

sales analysis and

map their current

sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Identify key

customers and

suppliers and

discuss impacts

risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

then implement

with selected

customers and

suppliers

Proposal briefing

Product design

Production Launch Post-

launch review

Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations

The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts

Resources

1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD

Implementation Process

This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages

1) Identify design improvements

2) Compare design alternatives

3) Set Ecodesign strategy

4) Develop communications plan

5) Pilot and review of programme

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Topic Guide

Identify

design

improvements

ndash review

products in

context of

sustainability

strategy

Comparison

of design

alternatives ndash

develop new

products or

make changes

to existing

products

Ecodesign

strategy

setting ndash

agree

principles

aligned to

strategy

Communicate

environmental

benefits of

products

Pilot and

embed

programme

Review and

feedback on

process

Submit feedback

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Help section

This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including

1Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

2Terms of useDisclaimer

3Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories

4Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date

5Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

FAQs 1What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf

2What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products

3What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus further investigation

4How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain

5Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck

6How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team

7How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide

Submit feedback

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Terms of use

While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

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Product summary list

Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals

Butter

Cakes pastries etc

Canned meat

Coffee

Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food

Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant

Nappies

Dishwashing products

Fish amp seafood

Frozen vegetables

General cleaning products

Ice-cream amp frozen desserts

Lamb Margarine

Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals

Rice Spirits

Sugar confectionery Tea

Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes

Processed snacks

Yogurts

Dilutables

Beer

Laundry detergent

Eggs

Wine

Juices

Onions Pizza

Canned seafood

Milk amp cream

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Reduction opportunity list

bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟

bull Benefits of soil management

bull Crop irrigation best practice

bull Precision agriculture

bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly

bull Sugar crop sustainability

bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture

bull Sustainable forestry products

bull Water efficiency in livestock farming

bull Closed-loop recycling

bull Drinks packaging optimisation

bull Renewable packaging materials

bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD

bull CIP for resource efficiency

bull Identifying the true cost of waste

bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries

bull Increasing motor drive efficiency

bull Product re-formulation

bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture

bull Water efficiency in meat processing

bull Water re-use in FampD processing

bull Extending product shelf life

bull Food redistribution

bull Shared logistics opportunities

bull Improving consumer portioning

bull Reducing kitchen energy use

bull Reducing consumer food waste

bull Water efficiency in the home

bull Capital allowance for green tech

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Action plan amp topic guide list

Action plans

bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)

bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange

bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute

bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains

bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing

Topic guides

bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change

bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials

bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya

bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies

bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability

bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Reduction opportunities The PSF has researched a selection of bdquoreduction opportunities‟ bdquoaction plans‟ and bdquotopic guides‟ relevant to the grocery sector Below are a selection relevant to bath and shower products Follow the links to find out more about each opportunity For a full list of resources available see the Help section While many of the opportunities are not tailored specifically to bath and shower products ndash the principles and resources are transferable Where they target a hotspot they are flagged red

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly bull Closed-loop recycling bull Renewable packaging materials bull Product re-formulation bull Improving consumer portioning bull Water efficiency in the home

Hotspot

Reduction opportunities None relevant to bath and shower products

Action plans

Topic guides bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw

materials

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Sourcing palm oil responsibly Product sustainability opportunity Palm oil has become incredibly popular as a low cost high yield vegetable oil with a vast range of uses in food and HPC products In 2012 426500t of palm oil and 33000t of palm kernel oil were imported into the UK with more imported within other products A 2011 study for Defra estimated that only 24 of palm oil consumed in the UK is sourced sustainably despite 43 of the 100 best-selling branded products in UK supermarkets containing palm oil Increased palm oil production can increase the risk of destruction of tropical rainforest and drainage of peatland as well as having major impacts on biodiversity climate change and indigenous land rights (1) Sourcing palm oil responsibly and increasing supply chain transparency can reduce reputational risks and anticipate future changes in regulation eg EU Food Information Regulations

The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was set up in 2004 with the aim of bringing certified sustainable palm oil to the market (2) In 2010 23mt of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) was available but only 517 was bought via available RSPO supply chain mechanisms (1) However many retailers amp manufacturers have committed to 100 sourcing of sustainable palm oil by 2015 The RSPO reported that between 2009-2011 supply of CSPO increased 250 with sales growing by ~620

Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil Case study ndash Starbucks

Starbucks recently committed to sourcing 100 of its palm oil from certified sustainable suppliers by 2015 joining the RSPO along with several other major FMCG companies Unilever reached their target of 100 CSPO three years early in 2012 and have now committed to a revised target of 100 palm oil from certified traceable sources by 2020

Hotspot

Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Review of policy options relating to sustainable palm oil procurement ndash Defra supply chain mapping 2 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil ndash international organisation of producers distributors conservationists amp other stakeholders 3 Consumer Goods Forum ndash the CGF is developing methods to improve the sustainability of palm oil amp other high risk materials 4 WWF‟s Palm Oil Buyers‟ Scorecard 2011 ndash provides analysis of palm oil use progress by FMCG manufacturers 5 ldquoUsing certified sustainable palm oil no longer good enoughrdquo FCRN ndash source of knowledge into food systems and climate change 6 See also ndash Supply chains and land use change action plan

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Submit feedback

Closed-loop recycling Product sustainability opportunity The adoption of a circular economy offers considerable economic benefits (1) Strictly defined bdquoclosed-loop recycling‟ is where recycled material from one product is wholly or partially incorporated back into the same product In contrast bdquoopen-loop recycling‟ is where recycled material is used for another purpose (2) Certain materials are better suited to this process Glass aluminium steel amp plastic recycling can reduce energy GHG emissions amp water use without affecting performance eg recycling ink cartridges ndash see case study below (3)

Other resources amp initiatives

1 WRAPs vision for the UK circular economy to 2020 ndash outlines the benefits of pushing the UK economy towards circularity 2 Recycled Content Fact Sheet ndash Incpen guidance on recycled materials 3 Driving Sustainable Consumption Closed Loop Systems ndash World Economic Forum report providing overview of closed loop systems 4 Closed Loop Recycling ndash Opening The Door To Cost Saving ndash WRAP case study of closed-loop recycling 5 Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) ndash works with education amp business to accelerate the transition to a circular economy 6 Environmental Benefits of Closed-Loop Glass Recycling ndash WRAP information supported by a glass collection directory

Closed-loop recycling ensures a long term relationship between customers and suppliers and provides a revenue from recovered material whilst at the same time reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill (2) A closed-loop system operator will need to ensure the manufacturing process allows for the introduction of recycled material and that there are appropriate logistics and distribution networks to control the flow of recovered material (4) Additionally the cost of collection and possible use of 3rd party collecting centres may be an extra economic and organisational burden (3)

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash HP ink cartridges

HP ink cartridges are retrieved by post and disassembled following consumer use PET pellets from packaging are combined with recycled drinks bottles and formed into new cartridges To date individual cartridges are recycled up to 10 times and have a 33 smaller carbon footprint per cartridge

Hotspot

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Renewable packaging materials Product sustainability opportunity

Increasing the use of renewable materials is a key part of improving product sustainability However like any material their use should be carefully considered to avoid unintended environmental consequences and deliver intended business benefits Bioplastics cover a range of materials which are bio-based bio-degradable or both (see 1 for definitions) Bio-based plastics can be derived from primary crops (eg sugarcane) or waste plant material The sustainability benefits and trade-offs will largely depend on the raw material used and the specifics of the solution being considered

Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Biopolymer packaging in the UK grocery market ndash briefing note 2 Consumer Goods Forum Global Packaging Project ndash includes guidance on the use of renewable materials in packaging 3 European Bioplastics ndash organisation supporting the growth in use of bioplastics 4 European Renewable Resources and Materials Association ndash highlights best available technology and organisations 5 NNFCC ndash advises on bio-based materials (eg bioplastics factsheet) and co-ordinates the Renewable Materials LINK Programme 6 The WRAP The International Packaging Study and Resource Efficient Innovations Database contain examples of biopolymers

Bioplastics are being used more as a point of differentiation and for the positive consumer perceptions associated with the term bdquobiodegradable‟ or bdquocompostable‟ (1) The main unintended environmental consequences relate to the sourcing of raw material feedstock Where primary crops are used there are concerns over competition with food and the impacts of non-renewable agricultural inputs (eg fertilizers amp fuel) However increased use of bio-based material also requires more sophisticated EoL solutions Bio-based materials would need to be efficiently identified and disposed of by consumers so as not to contaminate waste streams

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Plant Bottle

Coca-Cola have developed bottles which contain PET derived from plant material According to Coca-Cola the benefits include bull 30000 tonnes CO2e saved bull Stimulates plant waste market to develop polymers from other sources Learn more on the Coca-Cola website

Hotspot

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Product re-formulation Product sustainability opportunity Product reformulation where a product‟s composition is altered or ingredients are substituted for alternatives can be driven by a number of different factors eg ingredient price fluctuation or compliance to government legislation Altering a product‟s composition can mitigate material risk associated with high environmental impact ingredients or may impact how the product is used by the consumer which might lower the product‟s energy or water requirement (1) There are many other potential benefits including reduced raw material costs lower distribution impacts less required storage space reduced packaging as well as the potential to pass on costs savings to the consumer

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 See Unilever‟s Persil Small amp Mighty 2 Courtauld Commitment Phase Two Case Studies ndash provides some examples of product re-formulations 3 Product Re-formulation Channelling Efficiency savings ndash WRAP information sheet encouraging re-thinking of products

Case study - United Biscuits

United Biscuits (UB) reformulated their McVitie‟s biscuits reducing the salt content by up to 60 and the saturated fat content by up to 80 The reformulations enabled a 40 reduction in UB‟s use of palm oil and reduced pressure on rainforest destruction but most importantly a total of pound4m was added to sales value with sales of biscuits up by more than 5

Case study ndash Britvic concentrate

In March 2011 Britvic introduced a new double concentrate to its Robinsons squash brand The double concentrate squash is now in 125 litre and 175 litre bottles The smaller bottle sizes have enabled a significant reduction in secondary packaging amp transport required The benefits are bull Better consumer value for money bull 61 reduction PET per litre drunk bull 70 reduction in total packaging bull 50 reduction in lorries used bull 14000 tCO2 saving pa

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Improving consumer portioning Product sustainability opportunity Unit dose packaging is one of the ways that manufacturers can influence consumer behaviours by removing the need for the consumer to measure the product at use phase If product measurement instructions are not followed closely this may lead to unnecessary environmental impact through avoidable product use Additionally excessive product use may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the product for instance in the case of detergents (1) or may lead to food waste in the case of grocery products not being consumed after being prepared for meals

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 Unit Dose A Sustainability Step for Fabric Liquids ndash Unilever report detailing the environmental benefits of liquid tablets 2 Revision of Ecolabel Criteria for Laundry Detergents 2008-2010 ndash background report for revision of ecolabel by Ecolabelling Denmark 3 Annual Review 2008 Towards Sustainable Cleaning ndash report by AISE the soap detergents amp maintenance products industry body 4 WRAP food hub ndash provides a multitude of consumer food waste resources including case studies initiatives amp reports

For detergent only 65 of consumers dose according to the manufacturer recommendations most over-dose (2) Portion control reduces overall material use transport and product wastage Dosing control can face consumer backlash and new products will need to work with marketing to develop a approach to ensure consumer engagement (1) RampD will need to be involved to develop workable products but may provide an opportunity for innovation and brand differentiation even overall if less product is being sold

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Ariel

Ariel have diversified their product portfolio to include unit dose control measures Liquitabs require more packaging however due to reduced product per wash and wastage they estimated it has resulted in a reduction of 250000 tonnes of product per annum (1)

Case study ndash Heinz

Heinz have introduced a 1kg reclosable bottle for their Heinz Beanz range which includes a see-through portion guide on the side to help consumer portioning

Hotspot

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Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity

Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice

Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation

reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s

Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower

pooling‟ campaign

Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge

Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil

Sustainable Procurement of Raw Materials Topic Guide

Raw materials (RMs) used in grocery products present both sustainability opportunities and risks to businesses whether they are producers manufacturers or retailers This Topic Guide describes the overall process for implementing sustainable RM procurement to reduce risks achieve lower costs and encourage innovation Procurement‟s role here is to work in a structured way with product development and supply chain management partners to identify and pursue opportunities

Resources 1 Food amp Drink Federation - Sustainable Sourcing Five Steps Towards Managing Supply Chain Risk 2 Defra - Sustainable Procurement Prioritisation Tool 3 WRAP - Reducing Food Waste through Retail Supply Chain Collaboration 4 SAI Platform - Practitioner‟s Guide for Sustainable Sourcing of Agricultural Raw Materials 5 UN Global Compact - Supply Chain Sustainability guide

Implementation Process

The process follows a step by step approach to ensure that raw material procurement takes account of sustainable aspects by thorough risk and opportunity analysis and by working closely with key suppliers

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Topic Guide

1 Mapping 2 Identify 3 Review 4 Select 5 Plan 6 Implement

Retailer

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

and risk analysis

and map their

current sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Select key suppliers

and engage to

jointly review

impacts risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

implement with

selected

suppliers

Track progress

review and

communicate to key

stakeholders

Review learnings

and repeat process

for a cycle of

continuous

improvement

Manufact

urer

Supplier

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

risk and product

sales analysis and

map their current

sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Identify key

customers and

suppliers and

discuss impacts

risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

then implement

with selected

customers and

suppliers

Proposal briefing

Product design

Production Launch Post-

launch review

Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations

The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts

Resources

1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD

Implementation Process

This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages

1) Identify design improvements

2) Compare design alternatives

3) Set Ecodesign strategy

4) Develop communications plan

5) Pilot and review of programme

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Topic Guide

Identify

design

improvements

ndash review

products in

context of

sustainability

strategy

Comparison

of design

alternatives ndash

develop new

products or

make changes

to existing

products

Ecodesign

strategy

setting ndash

agree

principles

aligned to

strategy

Communicate

environmental

benefits of

products

Pilot and

embed

programme

Review and

feedback on

process

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This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including

1Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

2Terms of useDisclaimer

3Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories

4Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date

5Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date

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FAQs 1What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf

2What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products

3What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus further investigation

4How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain

5Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck

6How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team

7How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide

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While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk

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Product summary list

Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals

Butter

Cakes pastries etc

Canned meat

Coffee

Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food

Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant

Nappies

Dishwashing products

Fish amp seafood

Frozen vegetables

General cleaning products

Ice-cream amp frozen desserts

Lamb Margarine

Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals

Rice Spirits

Sugar confectionery Tea

Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes

Processed snacks

Yogurts

Dilutables

Beer

Laundry detergent

Eggs

Wine

Juices

Onions Pizza

Canned seafood

Milk amp cream

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Reduction opportunity list

bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟

bull Benefits of soil management

bull Crop irrigation best practice

bull Precision agriculture

bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly

bull Sugar crop sustainability

bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture

bull Sustainable forestry products

bull Water efficiency in livestock farming

bull Closed-loop recycling

bull Drinks packaging optimisation

bull Renewable packaging materials

bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD

bull CIP for resource efficiency

bull Identifying the true cost of waste

bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries

bull Increasing motor drive efficiency

bull Product re-formulation

bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture

bull Water efficiency in meat processing

bull Water re-use in FampD processing

bull Extending product shelf life

bull Food redistribution

bull Shared logistics opportunities

bull Improving consumer portioning

bull Reducing kitchen energy use

bull Reducing consumer food waste

bull Water efficiency in the home

bull Capital allowance for green tech

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Action plan amp topic guide list

Action plans

bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)

bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange

bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute

bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains

bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing

Topic guides

bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change

bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials

bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya

bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies

bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability

bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience

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Sourcing palm oil responsibly Product sustainability opportunity Palm oil has become incredibly popular as a low cost high yield vegetable oil with a vast range of uses in food and HPC products In 2012 426500t of palm oil and 33000t of palm kernel oil were imported into the UK with more imported within other products A 2011 study for Defra estimated that only 24 of palm oil consumed in the UK is sourced sustainably despite 43 of the 100 best-selling branded products in UK supermarkets containing palm oil Increased palm oil production can increase the risk of destruction of tropical rainforest and drainage of peatland as well as having major impacts on biodiversity climate change and indigenous land rights (1) Sourcing palm oil responsibly and increasing supply chain transparency can reduce reputational risks and anticipate future changes in regulation eg EU Food Information Regulations

The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was set up in 2004 with the aim of bringing certified sustainable palm oil to the market (2) In 2010 23mt of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) was available but only 517 was bought via available RSPO supply chain mechanisms (1) However many retailers amp manufacturers have committed to 100 sourcing of sustainable palm oil by 2015 The RSPO reported that between 2009-2011 supply of CSPO increased 250 with sales growing by ~620

Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil Case study ndash Starbucks

Starbucks recently committed to sourcing 100 of its palm oil from certified sustainable suppliers by 2015 joining the RSPO along with several other major FMCG companies Unilever reached their target of 100 CSPO three years early in 2012 and have now committed to a revised target of 100 palm oil from certified traceable sources by 2020

Hotspot

Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Review of policy options relating to sustainable palm oil procurement ndash Defra supply chain mapping 2 Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil ndash international organisation of producers distributors conservationists amp other stakeholders 3 Consumer Goods Forum ndash the CGF is developing methods to improve the sustainability of palm oil amp other high risk materials 4 WWF‟s Palm Oil Buyers‟ Scorecard 2011 ndash provides analysis of palm oil use progress by FMCG manufacturers 5 ldquoUsing certified sustainable palm oil no longer good enoughrdquo FCRN ndash source of knowledge into food systems and climate change 6 See also ndash Supply chains and land use change action plan

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Closed-loop recycling Product sustainability opportunity The adoption of a circular economy offers considerable economic benefits (1) Strictly defined bdquoclosed-loop recycling‟ is where recycled material from one product is wholly or partially incorporated back into the same product In contrast bdquoopen-loop recycling‟ is where recycled material is used for another purpose (2) Certain materials are better suited to this process Glass aluminium steel amp plastic recycling can reduce energy GHG emissions amp water use without affecting performance eg recycling ink cartridges ndash see case study below (3)

Other resources amp initiatives

1 WRAPs vision for the UK circular economy to 2020 ndash outlines the benefits of pushing the UK economy towards circularity 2 Recycled Content Fact Sheet ndash Incpen guidance on recycled materials 3 Driving Sustainable Consumption Closed Loop Systems ndash World Economic Forum report providing overview of closed loop systems 4 Closed Loop Recycling ndash Opening The Door To Cost Saving ndash WRAP case study of closed-loop recycling 5 Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) ndash works with education amp business to accelerate the transition to a circular economy 6 Environmental Benefits of Closed-Loop Glass Recycling ndash WRAP information supported by a glass collection directory

Closed-loop recycling ensures a long term relationship between customers and suppliers and provides a revenue from recovered material whilst at the same time reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill (2) A closed-loop system operator will need to ensure the manufacturing process allows for the introduction of recycled material and that there are appropriate logistics and distribution networks to control the flow of recovered material (4) Additionally the cost of collection and possible use of 3rd party collecting centres may be an extra economic and organisational burden (3)

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash HP ink cartridges

HP ink cartridges are retrieved by post and disassembled following consumer use PET pellets from packaging are combined with recycled drinks bottles and formed into new cartridges To date individual cartridges are recycled up to 10 times and have a 33 smaller carbon footprint per cartridge

Hotspot

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Renewable packaging materials Product sustainability opportunity

Increasing the use of renewable materials is a key part of improving product sustainability However like any material their use should be carefully considered to avoid unintended environmental consequences and deliver intended business benefits Bioplastics cover a range of materials which are bio-based bio-degradable or both (see 1 for definitions) Bio-based plastics can be derived from primary crops (eg sugarcane) or waste plant material The sustainability benefits and trade-offs will largely depend on the raw material used and the specifics of the solution being considered

Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Biopolymer packaging in the UK grocery market ndash briefing note 2 Consumer Goods Forum Global Packaging Project ndash includes guidance on the use of renewable materials in packaging 3 European Bioplastics ndash organisation supporting the growth in use of bioplastics 4 European Renewable Resources and Materials Association ndash highlights best available technology and organisations 5 NNFCC ndash advises on bio-based materials (eg bioplastics factsheet) and co-ordinates the Renewable Materials LINK Programme 6 The WRAP The International Packaging Study and Resource Efficient Innovations Database contain examples of biopolymers

Bioplastics are being used more as a point of differentiation and for the positive consumer perceptions associated with the term bdquobiodegradable‟ or bdquocompostable‟ (1) The main unintended environmental consequences relate to the sourcing of raw material feedstock Where primary crops are used there are concerns over competition with food and the impacts of non-renewable agricultural inputs (eg fertilizers amp fuel) However increased use of bio-based material also requires more sophisticated EoL solutions Bio-based materials would need to be efficiently identified and disposed of by consumers so as not to contaminate waste streams

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Plant Bottle

Coca-Cola have developed bottles which contain PET derived from plant material According to Coca-Cola the benefits include bull 30000 tonnes CO2e saved bull Stimulates plant waste market to develop polymers from other sources Learn more on the Coca-Cola website

Hotspot

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Product re-formulation Product sustainability opportunity Product reformulation where a product‟s composition is altered or ingredients are substituted for alternatives can be driven by a number of different factors eg ingredient price fluctuation or compliance to government legislation Altering a product‟s composition can mitigate material risk associated with high environmental impact ingredients or may impact how the product is used by the consumer which might lower the product‟s energy or water requirement (1) There are many other potential benefits including reduced raw material costs lower distribution impacts less required storage space reduced packaging as well as the potential to pass on costs savings to the consumer

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 See Unilever‟s Persil Small amp Mighty 2 Courtauld Commitment Phase Two Case Studies ndash provides some examples of product re-formulations 3 Product Re-formulation Channelling Efficiency savings ndash WRAP information sheet encouraging re-thinking of products

Case study - United Biscuits

United Biscuits (UB) reformulated their McVitie‟s biscuits reducing the salt content by up to 60 and the saturated fat content by up to 80 The reformulations enabled a 40 reduction in UB‟s use of palm oil and reduced pressure on rainforest destruction but most importantly a total of pound4m was added to sales value with sales of biscuits up by more than 5

Case study ndash Britvic concentrate

In March 2011 Britvic introduced a new double concentrate to its Robinsons squash brand The double concentrate squash is now in 125 litre and 175 litre bottles The smaller bottle sizes have enabled a significant reduction in secondary packaging amp transport required The benefits are bull Better consumer value for money bull 61 reduction PET per litre drunk bull 70 reduction in total packaging bull 50 reduction in lorries used bull 14000 tCO2 saving pa

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Submit feedback

Improving consumer portioning Product sustainability opportunity Unit dose packaging is one of the ways that manufacturers can influence consumer behaviours by removing the need for the consumer to measure the product at use phase If product measurement instructions are not followed closely this may lead to unnecessary environmental impact through avoidable product use Additionally excessive product use may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the product for instance in the case of detergents (1) or may lead to food waste in the case of grocery products not being consumed after being prepared for meals

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 Unit Dose A Sustainability Step for Fabric Liquids ndash Unilever report detailing the environmental benefits of liquid tablets 2 Revision of Ecolabel Criteria for Laundry Detergents 2008-2010 ndash background report for revision of ecolabel by Ecolabelling Denmark 3 Annual Review 2008 Towards Sustainable Cleaning ndash report by AISE the soap detergents amp maintenance products industry body 4 WRAP food hub ndash provides a multitude of consumer food waste resources including case studies initiatives amp reports

For detergent only 65 of consumers dose according to the manufacturer recommendations most over-dose (2) Portion control reduces overall material use transport and product wastage Dosing control can face consumer backlash and new products will need to work with marketing to develop a approach to ensure consumer engagement (1) RampD will need to be involved to develop workable products but may provide an opportunity for innovation and brand differentiation even overall if less product is being sold

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Ariel

Ariel have diversified their product portfolio to include unit dose control measures Liquitabs require more packaging however due to reduced product per wash and wastage they estimated it has resulted in a reduction of 250000 tonnes of product per annum (1)

Case study ndash Heinz

Heinz have introduced a 1kg reclosable bottle for their Heinz Beanz range which includes a see-through portion guide on the side to help consumer portioning

Hotspot

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Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity

Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice

Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation

reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s

Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower

pooling‟ campaign

Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge

Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil

Sustainable Procurement of Raw Materials Topic Guide

Raw materials (RMs) used in grocery products present both sustainability opportunities and risks to businesses whether they are producers manufacturers or retailers This Topic Guide describes the overall process for implementing sustainable RM procurement to reduce risks achieve lower costs and encourage innovation Procurement‟s role here is to work in a structured way with product development and supply chain management partners to identify and pursue opportunities

Resources 1 Food amp Drink Federation - Sustainable Sourcing Five Steps Towards Managing Supply Chain Risk 2 Defra - Sustainable Procurement Prioritisation Tool 3 WRAP - Reducing Food Waste through Retail Supply Chain Collaboration 4 SAI Platform - Practitioner‟s Guide for Sustainable Sourcing of Agricultural Raw Materials 5 UN Global Compact - Supply Chain Sustainability guide

Implementation Process

The process follows a step by step approach to ensure that raw material procurement takes account of sustainable aspects by thorough risk and opportunity analysis and by working closely with key suppliers

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Download

Topic Guide

1 Mapping 2 Identify 3 Review 4 Select 5 Plan 6 Implement

Retailer

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

and risk analysis

and map their

current sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Select key suppliers

and engage to

jointly review

impacts risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

implement with

selected

suppliers

Track progress

review and

communicate to key

stakeholders

Review learnings

and repeat process

for a cycle of

continuous

improvement

Manufact

urer

Supplier

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

risk and product

sales analysis and

map their current

sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Identify key

customers and

suppliers and

discuss impacts

risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

then implement

with selected

customers and

suppliers

Proposal briefing

Product design

Production Launch Post-

launch review

Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations

The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts

Resources

1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD

Implementation Process

This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages

1) Identify design improvements

2) Compare design alternatives

3) Set Ecodesign strategy

4) Develop communications plan

5) Pilot and review of programme

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Download

Topic Guide

Identify

design

improvements

ndash review

products in

context of

sustainability

strategy

Comparison

of design

alternatives ndash

develop new

products or

make changes

to existing

products

Ecodesign

strategy

setting ndash

agree

principles

aligned to

strategy

Communicate

environmental

benefits of

products

Pilot and

embed

programme

Review and

feedback on

process

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Help section

This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including

1Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

2Terms of useDisclaimer

3Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories

4Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date

5Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

FAQs 1What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf

2What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products

3What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus further investigation

4How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain

5Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck

6How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team

7How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide

Submit feedback

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Terms of use

While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

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Product summary list

Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals

Butter

Cakes pastries etc

Canned meat

Coffee

Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food

Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant

Nappies

Dishwashing products

Fish amp seafood

Frozen vegetables

General cleaning products

Ice-cream amp frozen desserts

Lamb Margarine

Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals

Rice Spirits

Sugar confectionery Tea

Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes

Processed snacks

Yogurts

Dilutables

Beer

Laundry detergent

Eggs

Wine

Juices

Onions Pizza

Canned seafood

Milk amp cream

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Reduction opportunity list

bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟

bull Benefits of soil management

bull Crop irrigation best practice

bull Precision agriculture

bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly

bull Sugar crop sustainability

bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture

bull Sustainable forestry products

bull Water efficiency in livestock farming

bull Closed-loop recycling

bull Drinks packaging optimisation

bull Renewable packaging materials

bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD

bull CIP for resource efficiency

bull Identifying the true cost of waste

bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries

bull Increasing motor drive efficiency

bull Product re-formulation

bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture

bull Water efficiency in meat processing

bull Water re-use in FampD processing

bull Extending product shelf life

bull Food redistribution

bull Shared logistics opportunities

bull Improving consumer portioning

bull Reducing kitchen energy use

bull Reducing consumer food waste

bull Water efficiency in the home

bull Capital allowance for green tech

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Action plan amp topic guide list

Action plans

bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)

bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange

bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute

bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains

bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing

Topic guides

bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change

bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials

bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya

bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies

bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability

bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience

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Submit feedback

Closed-loop recycling Product sustainability opportunity The adoption of a circular economy offers considerable economic benefits (1) Strictly defined bdquoclosed-loop recycling‟ is where recycled material from one product is wholly or partially incorporated back into the same product In contrast bdquoopen-loop recycling‟ is where recycled material is used for another purpose (2) Certain materials are better suited to this process Glass aluminium steel amp plastic recycling can reduce energy GHG emissions amp water use without affecting performance eg recycling ink cartridges ndash see case study below (3)

Other resources amp initiatives

1 WRAPs vision for the UK circular economy to 2020 ndash outlines the benefits of pushing the UK economy towards circularity 2 Recycled Content Fact Sheet ndash Incpen guidance on recycled materials 3 Driving Sustainable Consumption Closed Loop Systems ndash World Economic Forum report providing overview of closed loop systems 4 Closed Loop Recycling ndash Opening The Door To Cost Saving ndash WRAP case study of closed-loop recycling 5 Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) ndash works with education amp business to accelerate the transition to a circular economy 6 Environmental Benefits of Closed-Loop Glass Recycling ndash WRAP information supported by a glass collection directory

Closed-loop recycling ensures a long term relationship between customers and suppliers and provides a revenue from recovered material whilst at the same time reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill (2) A closed-loop system operator will need to ensure the manufacturing process allows for the introduction of recycled material and that there are appropriate logistics and distribution networks to control the flow of recovered material (4) Additionally the cost of collection and possible use of 3rd party collecting centres may be an extra economic and organisational burden (3)

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash HP ink cartridges

HP ink cartridges are retrieved by post and disassembled following consumer use PET pellets from packaging are combined with recycled drinks bottles and formed into new cartridges To date individual cartridges are recycled up to 10 times and have a 33 smaller carbon footprint per cartridge

Hotspot

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Renewable packaging materials Product sustainability opportunity

Increasing the use of renewable materials is a key part of improving product sustainability However like any material their use should be carefully considered to avoid unintended environmental consequences and deliver intended business benefits Bioplastics cover a range of materials which are bio-based bio-degradable or both (see 1 for definitions) Bio-based plastics can be derived from primary crops (eg sugarcane) or waste plant material The sustainability benefits and trade-offs will largely depend on the raw material used and the specifics of the solution being considered

Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Biopolymer packaging in the UK grocery market ndash briefing note 2 Consumer Goods Forum Global Packaging Project ndash includes guidance on the use of renewable materials in packaging 3 European Bioplastics ndash organisation supporting the growth in use of bioplastics 4 European Renewable Resources and Materials Association ndash highlights best available technology and organisations 5 NNFCC ndash advises on bio-based materials (eg bioplastics factsheet) and co-ordinates the Renewable Materials LINK Programme 6 The WRAP The International Packaging Study and Resource Efficient Innovations Database contain examples of biopolymers

Bioplastics are being used more as a point of differentiation and for the positive consumer perceptions associated with the term bdquobiodegradable‟ or bdquocompostable‟ (1) The main unintended environmental consequences relate to the sourcing of raw material feedstock Where primary crops are used there are concerns over competition with food and the impacts of non-renewable agricultural inputs (eg fertilizers amp fuel) However increased use of bio-based material also requires more sophisticated EoL solutions Bio-based materials would need to be efficiently identified and disposed of by consumers so as not to contaminate waste streams

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Plant Bottle

Coca-Cola have developed bottles which contain PET derived from plant material According to Coca-Cola the benefits include bull 30000 tonnes CO2e saved bull Stimulates plant waste market to develop polymers from other sources Learn more on the Coca-Cola website

Hotspot

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Submit feedback

Product re-formulation Product sustainability opportunity Product reformulation where a product‟s composition is altered or ingredients are substituted for alternatives can be driven by a number of different factors eg ingredient price fluctuation or compliance to government legislation Altering a product‟s composition can mitigate material risk associated with high environmental impact ingredients or may impact how the product is used by the consumer which might lower the product‟s energy or water requirement (1) There are many other potential benefits including reduced raw material costs lower distribution impacts less required storage space reduced packaging as well as the potential to pass on costs savings to the consumer

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 See Unilever‟s Persil Small amp Mighty 2 Courtauld Commitment Phase Two Case Studies ndash provides some examples of product re-formulations 3 Product Re-formulation Channelling Efficiency savings ndash WRAP information sheet encouraging re-thinking of products

Case study - United Biscuits

United Biscuits (UB) reformulated their McVitie‟s biscuits reducing the salt content by up to 60 and the saturated fat content by up to 80 The reformulations enabled a 40 reduction in UB‟s use of palm oil and reduced pressure on rainforest destruction but most importantly a total of pound4m was added to sales value with sales of biscuits up by more than 5

Case study ndash Britvic concentrate

In March 2011 Britvic introduced a new double concentrate to its Robinsons squash brand The double concentrate squash is now in 125 litre and 175 litre bottles The smaller bottle sizes have enabled a significant reduction in secondary packaging amp transport required The benefits are bull Better consumer value for money bull 61 reduction PET per litre drunk bull 70 reduction in total packaging bull 50 reduction in lorries used bull 14000 tCO2 saving pa

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Submit feedback

Improving consumer portioning Product sustainability opportunity Unit dose packaging is one of the ways that manufacturers can influence consumer behaviours by removing the need for the consumer to measure the product at use phase If product measurement instructions are not followed closely this may lead to unnecessary environmental impact through avoidable product use Additionally excessive product use may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the product for instance in the case of detergents (1) or may lead to food waste in the case of grocery products not being consumed after being prepared for meals

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 Unit Dose A Sustainability Step for Fabric Liquids ndash Unilever report detailing the environmental benefits of liquid tablets 2 Revision of Ecolabel Criteria for Laundry Detergents 2008-2010 ndash background report for revision of ecolabel by Ecolabelling Denmark 3 Annual Review 2008 Towards Sustainable Cleaning ndash report by AISE the soap detergents amp maintenance products industry body 4 WRAP food hub ndash provides a multitude of consumer food waste resources including case studies initiatives amp reports

For detergent only 65 of consumers dose according to the manufacturer recommendations most over-dose (2) Portion control reduces overall material use transport and product wastage Dosing control can face consumer backlash and new products will need to work with marketing to develop a approach to ensure consumer engagement (1) RampD will need to be involved to develop workable products but may provide an opportunity for innovation and brand differentiation even overall if less product is being sold

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Ariel

Ariel have diversified their product portfolio to include unit dose control measures Liquitabs require more packaging however due to reduced product per wash and wastage they estimated it has resulted in a reduction of 250000 tonnes of product per annum (1)

Case study ndash Heinz

Heinz have introduced a 1kg reclosable bottle for their Heinz Beanz range which includes a see-through portion guide on the side to help consumer portioning

Hotspot

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Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity

Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice

Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation

reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s

Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower

pooling‟ campaign

Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge

Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil

Sustainable Procurement of Raw Materials Topic Guide

Raw materials (RMs) used in grocery products present both sustainability opportunities and risks to businesses whether they are producers manufacturers or retailers This Topic Guide describes the overall process for implementing sustainable RM procurement to reduce risks achieve lower costs and encourage innovation Procurement‟s role here is to work in a structured way with product development and supply chain management partners to identify and pursue opportunities

Resources 1 Food amp Drink Federation - Sustainable Sourcing Five Steps Towards Managing Supply Chain Risk 2 Defra - Sustainable Procurement Prioritisation Tool 3 WRAP - Reducing Food Waste through Retail Supply Chain Collaboration 4 SAI Platform - Practitioner‟s Guide for Sustainable Sourcing of Agricultural Raw Materials 5 UN Global Compact - Supply Chain Sustainability guide

Implementation Process

The process follows a step by step approach to ensure that raw material procurement takes account of sustainable aspects by thorough risk and opportunity analysis and by working closely with key suppliers

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Download

Topic Guide

1 Mapping 2 Identify 3 Review 4 Select 5 Plan 6 Implement

Retailer

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

and risk analysis

and map their

current sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Select key suppliers

and engage to

jointly review

impacts risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

implement with

selected

suppliers

Track progress

review and

communicate to key

stakeholders

Review learnings

and repeat process

for a cycle of

continuous

improvement

Manufact

urer

Supplier

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

risk and product

sales analysis and

map their current

sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Identify key

customers and

suppliers and

discuss impacts

risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

then implement

with selected

customers and

suppliers

Proposal briefing

Product design

Production Launch Post-

launch review

Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations

The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts

Resources

1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD

Implementation Process

This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages

1) Identify design improvements

2) Compare design alternatives

3) Set Ecodesign strategy

4) Develop communications plan

5) Pilot and review of programme

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

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Topic Guide

Identify

design

improvements

ndash review

products in

context of

sustainability

strategy

Comparison

of design

alternatives ndash

develop new

products or

make changes

to existing

products

Ecodesign

strategy

setting ndash

agree

principles

aligned to

strategy

Communicate

environmental

benefits of

products

Pilot and

embed

programme

Review and

feedback on

process

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Help section

This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including

1Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

2Terms of useDisclaimer

3Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories

4Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date

5Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

FAQs 1What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf

2What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products

3What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus further investigation

4How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain

5Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck

6How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team

7How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Terms of use

While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Product summary list

Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals

Butter

Cakes pastries etc

Canned meat

Coffee

Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food

Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant

Nappies

Dishwashing products

Fish amp seafood

Frozen vegetables

General cleaning products

Ice-cream amp frozen desserts

Lamb Margarine

Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals

Rice Spirits

Sugar confectionery Tea

Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes

Processed snacks

Yogurts

Dilutables

Beer

Laundry detergent

Eggs

Wine

Juices

Onions Pizza

Canned seafood

Milk amp cream

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Reduction opportunity list

bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟

bull Benefits of soil management

bull Crop irrigation best practice

bull Precision agriculture

bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly

bull Sugar crop sustainability

bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture

bull Sustainable forestry products

bull Water efficiency in livestock farming

bull Closed-loop recycling

bull Drinks packaging optimisation

bull Renewable packaging materials

bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD

bull CIP for resource efficiency

bull Identifying the true cost of waste

bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries

bull Increasing motor drive efficiency

bull Product re-formulation

bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture

bull Water efficiency in meat processing

bull Water re-use in FampD processing

bull Extending product shelf life

bull Food redistribution

bull Shared logistics opportunities

bull Improving consumer portioning

bull Reducing kitchen energy use

bull Reducing consumer food waste

bull Water efficiency in the home

bull Capital allowance for green tech

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Action plan amp topic guide list

Action plans

bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)

bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange

bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute

bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains

bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing

Topic guides

bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change

bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials

bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya

bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies

bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability

bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Renewable packaging materials Product sustainability opportunity

Increasing the use of renewable materials is a key part of improving product sustainability However like any material their use should be carefully considered to avoid unintended environmental consequences and deliver intended business benefits Bioplastics cover a range of materials which are bio-based bio-degradable or both (see 1 for definitions) Bio-based plastics can be derived from primary crops (eg sugarcane) or waste plant material The sustainability benefits and trade-offs will largely depend on the raw material used and the specifics of the solution being considered

Other key resources amp initiatives 1 Biopolymer packaging in the UK grocery market ndash briefing note 2 Consumer Goods Forum Global Packaging Project ndash includes guidance on the use of renewable materials in packaging 3 European Bioplastics ndash organisation supporting the growth in use of bioplastics 4 European Renewable Resources and Materials Association ndash highlights best available technology and organisations 5 NNFCC ndash advises on bio-based materials (eg bioplastics factsheet) and co-ordinates the Renewable Materials LINK Programme 6 The WRAP The International Packaging Study and Resource Efficient Innovations Database contain examples of biopolymers

Bioplastics are being used more as a point of differentiation and for the positive consumer perceptions associated with the term bdquobiodegradable‟ or bdquocompostable‟ (1) The main unintended environmental consequences relate to the sourcing of raw material feedstock Where primary crops are used there are concerns over competition with food and the impacts of non-renewable agricultural inputs (eg fertilizers amp fuel) However increased use of bio-based material also requires more sophisticated EoL solutions Bio-based materials would need to be efficiently identified and disposed of by consumers so as not to contaminate waste streams

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Plant Bottle

Coca-Cola have developed bottles which contain PET derived from plant material According to Coca-Cola the benefits include bull 30000 tonnes CO2e saved bull Stimulates plant waste market to develop polymers from other sources Learn more on the Coca-Cola website

Hotspot

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Product re-formulation Product sustainability opportunity Product reformulation where a product‟s composition is altered or ingredients are substituted for alternatives can be driven by a number of different factors eg ingredient price fluctuation or compliance to government legislation Altering a product‟s composition can mitigate material risk associated with high environmental impact ingredients or may impact how the product is used by the consumer which might lower the product‟s energy or water requirement (1) There are many other potential benefits including reduced raw material costs lower distribution impacts less required storage space reduced packaging as well as the potential to pass on costs savings to the consumer

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 See Unilever‟s Persil Small amp Mighty 2 Courtauld Commitment Phase Two Case Studies ndash provides some examples of product re-formulations 3 Product Re-formulation Channelling Efficiency savings ndash WRAP information sheet encouraging re-thinking of products

Case study - United Biscuits

United Biscuits (UB) reformulated their McVitie‟s biscuits reducing the salt content by up to 60 and the saturated fat content by up to 80 The reformulations enabled a 40 reduction in UB‟s use of palm oil and reduced pressure on rainforest destruction but most importantly a total of pound4m was added to sales value with sales of biscuits up by more than 5

Case study ndash Britvic concentrate

In March 2011 Britvic introduced a new double concentrate to its Robinsons squash brand The double concentrate squash is now in 125 litre and 175 litre bottles The smaller bottle sizes have enabled a significant reduction in secondary packaging amp transport required The benefits are bull Better consumer value for money bull 61 reduction PET per litre drunk bull 70 reduction in total packaging bull 50 reduction in lorries used bull 14000 tCO2 saving pa

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Improving consumer portioning Product sustainability opportunity Unit dose packaging is one of the ways that manufacturers can influence consumer behaviours by removing the need for the consumer to measure the product at use phase If product measurement instructions are not followed closely this may lead to unnecessary environmental impact through avoidable product use Additionally excessive product use may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the product for instance in the case of detergents (1) or may lead to food waste in the case of grocery products not being consumed after being prepared for meals

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 Unit Dose A Sustainability Step for Fabric Liquids ndash Unilever report detailing the environmental benefits of liquid tablets 2 Revision of Ecolabel Criteria for Laundry Detergents 2008-2010 ndash background report for revision of ecolabel by Ecolabelling Denmark 3 Annual Review 2008 Towards Sustainable Cleaning ndash report by AISE the soap detergents amp maintenance products industry body 4 WRAP food hub ndash provides a multitude of consumer food waste resources including case studies initiatives amp reports

For detergent only 65 of consumers dose according to the manufacturer recommendations most over-dose (2) Portion control reduces overall material use transport and product wastage Dosing control can face consumer backlash and new products will need to work with marketing to develop a approach to ensure consumer engagement (1) RampD will need to be involved to develop workable products but may provide an opportunity for innovation and brand differentiation even overall if less product is being sold

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Ariel

Ariel have diversified their product portfolio to include unit dose control measures Liquitabs require more packaging however due to reduced product per wash and wastage they estimated it has resulted in a reduction of 250000 tonnes of product per annum (1)

Case study ndash Heinz

Heinz have introduced a 1kg reclosable bottle for their Heinz Beanz range which includes a see-through portion guide on the side to help consumer portioning

Hotspot

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity

Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice

Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation

reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s

Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower

pooling‟ campaign

Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge

Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil

Sustainable Procurement of Raw Materials Topic Guide

Raw materials (RMs) used in grocery products present both sustainability opportunities and risks to businesses whether they are producers manufacturers or retailers This Topic Guide describes the overall process for implementing sustainable RM procurement to reduce risks achieve lower costs and encourage innovation Procurement‟s role here is to work in a structured way with product development and supply chain management partners to identify and pursue opportunities

Resources 1 Food amp Drink Federation - Sustainable Sourcing Five Steps Towards Managing Supply Chain Risk 2 Defra - Sustainable Procurement Prioritisation Tool 3 WRAP - Reducing Food Waste through Retail Supply Chain Collaboration 4 SAI Platform - Practitioner‟s Guide for Sustainable Sourcing of Agricultural Raw Materials 5 UN Global Compact - Supply Chain Sustainability guide

Implementation Process

The process follows a step by step approach to ensure that raw material procurement takes account of sustainable aspects by thorough risk and opportunity analysis and by working closely with key suppliers

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Download

Topic Guide

1 Mapping 2 Identify 3 Review 4 Select 5 Plan 6 Implement

Retailer

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

and risk analysis

and map their

current sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Select key suppliers

and engage to

jointly review

impacts risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

implement with

selected

suppliers

Track progress

review and

communicate to key

stakeholders

Review learnings

and repeat process

for a cycle of

continuous

improvement

Manufact

urer

Supplier

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

risk and product

sales analysis and

map their current

sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Identify key

customers and

suppliers and

discuss impacts

risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

then implement

with selected

customers and

suppliers

Proposal briefing

Product design

Production Launch Post-

launch review

Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations

The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts

Resources

1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD

Implementation Process

This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages

1) Identify design improvements

2) Compare design alternatives

3) Set Ecodesign strategy

4) Develop communications plan

5) Pilot and review of programme

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Download

Topic Guide

Identify

design

improvements

ndash review

products in

context of

sustainability

strategy

Comparison

of design

alternatives ndash

develop new

products or

make changes

to existing

products

Ecodesign

strategy

setting ndash

agree

principles

aligned to

strategy

Communicate

environmental

benefits of

products

Pilot and

embed

programme

Review and

feedback on

process

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Help section

This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including

1Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

2Terms of useDisclaimer

3Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories

4Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date

5Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

FAQs 1What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf

2What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products

3What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus further investigation

4How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain

5Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck

6How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team

7How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Terms of use

While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk

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Submit feedback

Product summary list

Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals

Butter

Cakes pastries etc

Canned meat

Coffee

Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food

Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant

Nappies

Dishwashing products

Fish amp seafood

Frozen vegetables

General cleaning products

Ice-cream amp frozen desserts

Lamb Margarine

Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals

Rice Spirits

Sugar confectionery Tea

Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes

Processed snacks

Yogurts

Dilutables

Beer

Laundry detergent

Eggs

Wine

Juices

Onions Pizza

Canned seafood

Milk amp cream

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Reduction opportunity list

bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟

bull Benefits of soil management

bull Crop irrigation best practice

bull Precision agriculture

bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly

bull Sugar crop sustainability

bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture

bull Sustainable forestry products

bull Water efficiency in livestock farming

bull Closed-loop recycling

bull Drinks packaging optimisation

bull Renewable packaging materials

bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD

bull CIP for resource efficiency

bull Identifying the true cost of waste

bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries

bull Increasing motor drive efficiency

bull Product re-formulation

bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture

bull Water efficiency in meat processing

bull Water re-use in FampD processing

bull Extending product shelf life

bull Food redistribution

bull Shared logistics opportunities

bull Improving consumer portioning

bull Reducing kitchen energy use

bull Reducing consumer food waste

bull Water efficiency in the home

bull Capital allowance for green tech

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Action plan amp topic guide list

Action plans

bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)

bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange

bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute

bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains

bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing

Topic guides

bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change

bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials

bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya

bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies

bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability

bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Product re-formulation Product sustainability opportunity Product reformulation where a product‟s composition is altered or ingredients are substituted for alternatives can be driven by a number of different factors eg ingredient price fluctuation or compliance to government legislation Altering a product‟s composition can mitigate material risk associated with high environmental impact ingredients or may impact how the product is used by the consumer which might lower the product‟s energy or water requirement (1) There are many other potential benefits including reduced raw material costs lower distribution impacts less required storage space reduced packaging as well as the potential to pass on costs savings to the consumer

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 See Unilever‟s Persil Small amp Mighty 2 Courtauld Commitment Phase Two Case Studies ndash provides some examples of product re-formulations 3 Product Re-formulation Channelling Efficiency savings ndash WRAP information sheet encouraging re-thinking of products

Case study - United Biscuits

United Biscuits (UB) reformulated their McVitie‟s biscuits reducing the salt content by up to 60 and the saturated fat content by up to 80 The reformulations enabled a 40 reduction in UB‟s use of palm oil and reduced pressure on rainforest destruction but most importantly a total of pound4m was added to sales value with sales of biscuits up by more than 5

Case study ndash Britvic concentrate

In March 2011 Britvic introduced a new double concentrate to its Robinsons squash brand The double concentrate squash is now in 125 litre and 175 litre bottles The smaller bottle sizes have enabled a significant reduction in secondary packaging amp transport required The benefits are bull Better consumer value for money bull 61 reduction PET per litre drunk bull 70 reduction in total packaging bull 50 reduction in lorries used bull 14000 tCO2 saving pa

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Improving consumer portioning Product sustainability opportunity Unit dose packaging is one of the ways that manufacturers can influence consumer behaviours by removing the need for the consumer to measure the product at use phase If product measurement instructions are not followed closely this may lead to unnecessary environmental impact through avoidable product use Additionally excessive product use may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the product for instance in the case of detergents (1) or may lead to food waste in the case of grocery products not being consumed after being prepared for meals

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 Unit Dose A Sustainability Step for Fabric Liquids ndash Unilever report detailing the environmental benefits of liquid tablets 2 Revision of Ecolabel Criteria for Laundry Detergents 2008-2010 ndash background report for revision of ecolabel by Ecolabelling Denmark 3 Annual Review 2008 Towards Sustainable Cleaning ndash report by AISE the soap detergents amp maintenance products industry body 4 WRAP food hub ndash provides a multitude of consumer food waste resources including case studies initiatives amp reports

For detergent only 65 of consumers dose according to the manufacturer recommendations most over-dose (2) Portion control reduces overall material use transport and product wastage Dosing control can face consumer backlash and new products will need to work with marketing to develop a approach to ensure consumer engagement (1) RampD will need to be involved to develop workable products but may provide an opportunity for innovation and brand differentiation even overall if less product is being sold

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Ariel

Ariel have diversified their product portfolio to include unit dose control measures Liquitabs require more packaging however due to reduced product per wash and wastage they estimated it has resulted in a reduction of 250000 tonnes of product per annum (1)

Case study ndash Heinz

Heinz have introduced a 1kg reclosable bottle for their Heinz Beanz range which includes a see-through portion guide on the side to help consumer portioning

Hotspot

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Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity

Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice

Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation

reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s

Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower

pooling‟ campaign

Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge

Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil

Sustainable Procurement of Raw Materials Topic Guide

Raw materials (RMs) used in grocery products present both sustainability opportunities and risks to businesses whether they are producers manufacturers or retailers This Topic Guide describes the overall process for implementing sustainable RM procurement to reduce risks achieve lower costs and encourage innovation Procurement‟s role here is to work in a structured way with product development and supply chain management partners to identify and pursue opportunities

Resources 1 Food amp Drink Federation - Sustainable Sourcing Five Steps Towards Managing Supply Chain Risk 2 Defra - Sustainable Procurement Prioritisation Tool 3 WRAP - Reducing Food Waste through Retail Supply Chain Collaboration 4 SAI Platform - Practitioner‟s Guide for Sustainable Sourcing of Agricultural Raw Materials 5 UN Global Compact - Supply Chain Sustainability guide

Implementation Process

The process follows a step by step approach to ensure that raw material procurement takes account of sustainable aspects by thorough risk and opportunity analysis and by working closely with key suppliers

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Download

Topic Guide

1 Mapping 2 Identify 3 Review 4 Select 5 Plan 6 Implement

Retailer

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

and risk analysis

and map their

current sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Select key suppliers

and engage to

jointly review

impacts risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

implement with

selected

suppliers

Track progress

review and

communicate to key

stakeholders

Review learnings

and repeat process

for a cycle of

continuous

improvement

Manufact

urer

Supplier

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

risk and product

sales analysis and

map their current

sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Identify key

customers and

suppliers and

discuss impacts

risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

then implement

with selected

customers and

suppliers

Proposal briefing

Product design

Production Launch Post-

launch review

Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations

The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts

Resources

1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD

Implementation Process

This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages

1) Identify design improvements

2) Compare design alternatives

3) Set Ecodesign strategy

4) Develop communications plan

5) Pilot and review of programme

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Download

Topic Guide

Identify

design

improvements

ndash review

products in

context of

sustainability

strategy

Comparison

of design

alternatives ndash

develop new

products or

make changes

to existing

products

Ecodesign

strategy

setting ndash

agree

principles

aligned to

strategy

Communicate

environmental

benefits of

products

Pilot and

embed

programme

Review and

feedback on

process

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Help section

This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including

1Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

2Terms of useDisclaimer

3Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories

4Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date

5Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

FAQs 1What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf

2What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products

3What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus further investigation

4How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain

5Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck

6How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team

7How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Terms of use

While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Product summary list

Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals

Butter

Cakes pastries etc

Canned meat

Coffee

Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food

Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant

Nappies

Dishwashing products

Fish amp seafood

Frozen vegetables

General cleaning products

Ice-cream amp frozen desserts

Lamb Margarine

Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals

Rice Spirits

Sugar confectionery Tea

Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes

Processed snacks

Yogurts

Dilutables

Beer

Laundry detergent

Eggs

Wine

Juices

Onions Pizza

Canned seafood

Milk amp cream

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Reduction opportunity list

bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟

bull Benefits of soil management

bull Crop irrigation best practice

bull Precision agriculture

bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly

bull Sugar crop sustainability

bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture

bull Sustainable forestry products

bull Water efficiency in livestock farming

bull Closed-loop recycling

bull Drinks packaging optimisation

bull Renewable packaging materials

bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD

bull CIP for resource efficiency

bull Identifying the true cost of waste

bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries

bull Increasing motor drive efficiency

bull Product re-formulation

bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture

bull Water efficiency in meat processing

bull Water re-use in FampD processing

bull Extending product shelf life

bull Food redistribution

bull Shared logistics opportunities

bull Improving consumer portioning

bull Reducing kitchen energy use

bull Reducing consumer food waste

bull Water efficiency in the home

bull Capital allowance for green tech

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Action plan amp topic guide list

Action plans

bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)

bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange

bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute

bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains

bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing

Topic guides

bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change

bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials

bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya

bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies

bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability

bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Improving consumer portioning Product sustainability opportunity Unit dose packaging is one of the ways that manufacturers can influence consumer behaviours by removing the need for the consumer to measure the product at use phase If product measurement instructions are not followed closely this may lead to unnecessary environmental impact through avoidable product use Additionally excessive product use may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the product for instance in the case of detergents (1) or may lead to food waste in the case of grocery products not being consumed after being prepared for meals

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 Unit Dose A Sustainability Step for Fabric Liquids ndash Unilever report detailing the environmental benefits of liquid tablets 2 Revision of Ecolabel Criteria for Laundry Detergents 2008-2010 ndash background report for revision of ecolabel by Ecolabelling Denmark 3 Annual Review 2008 Towards Sustainable Cleaning ndash report by AISE the soap detergents amp maintenance products industry body 4 WRAP food hub ndash provides a multitude of consumer food waste resources including case studies initiatives amp reports

For detergent only 65 of consumers dose according to the manufacturer recommendations most over-dose (2) Portion control reduces overall material use transport and product wastage Dosing control can face consumer backlash and new products will need to work with marketing to develop a approach to ensure consumer engagement (1) RampD will need to be involved to develop workable products but may provide an opportunity for innovation and brand differentiation even overall if less product is being sold

Benefits amp barriers Case study ndash Ariel

Ariel have diversified their product portfolio to include unit dose control measures Liquitabs require more packaging however due to reduced product per wash and wastage they estimated it has resulted in a reduction of 250000 tonnes of product per annum (1)

Case study ndash Heinz

Heinz have introduced a 1kg reclosable bottle for their Heinz Beanz range which includes a see-through portion guide on the side to help consumer portioning

Hotspot

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity

Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice

Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation

reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s

Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower

pooling‟ campaign

Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge

Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil

Sustainable Procurement of Raw Materials Topic Guide

Raw materials (RMs) used in grocery products present both sustainability opportunities and risks to businesses whether they are producers manufacturers or retailers This Topic Guide describes the overall process for implementing sustainable RM procurement to reduce risks achieve lower costs and encourage innovation Procurement‟s role here is to work in a structured way with product development and supply chain management partners to identify and pursue opportunities

Resources 1 Food amp Drink Federation - Sustainable Sourcing Five Steps Towards Managing Supply Chain Risk 2 Defra - Sustainable Procurement Prioritisation Tool 3 WRAP - Reducing Food Waste through Retail Supply Chain Collaboration 4 SAI Platform - Practitioner‟s Guide for Sustainable Sourcing of Agricultural Raw Materials 5 UN Global Compact - Supply Chain Sustainability guide

Implementation Process

The process follows a step by step approach to ensure that raw material procurement takes account of sustainable aspects by thorough risk and opportunity analysis and by working closely with key suppliers

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Download

Topic Guide

1 Mapping 2 Identify 3 Review 4 Select 5 Plan 6 Implement

Retailer

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

and risk analysis

and map their

current sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Select key suppliers

and engage to

jointly review

impacts risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

implement with

selected

suppliers

Track progress

review and

communicate to key

stakeholders

Review learnings

and repeat process

for a cycle of

continuous

improvement

Manufact

urer

Supplier

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

risk and product

sales analysis and

map their current

sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Identify key

customers and

suppliers and

discuss impacts

risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

then implement

with selected

customers and

suppliers

Proposal briefing

Product design

Production Launch Post-

launch review

Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations

The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts

Resources

1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD

Implementation Process

This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages

1) Identify design improvements

2) Compare design alternatives

3) Set Ecodesign strategy

4) Develop communications plan

5) Pilot and review of programme

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Download

Topic Guide

Identify

design

improvements

ndash review

products in

context of

sustainability

strategy

Comparison

of design

alternatives ndash

develop new

products or

make changes

to existing

products

Ecodesign

strategy

setting ndash

agree

principles

aligned to

strategy

Communicate

environmental

benefits of

products

Pilot and

embed

programme

Review and

feedback on

process

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Help section

This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including

1Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

2Terms of useDisclaimer

3Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories

4Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date

5Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

FAQs 1What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf

2What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products

3What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus further investigation

4How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain

5Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck

6How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team

7How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Terms of use

While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Product summary list

Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals

Butter

Cakes pastries etc

Canned meat

Coffee

Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food

Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant

Nappies

Dishwashing products

Fish amp seafood

Frozen vegetables

General cleaning products

Ice-cream amp frozen desserts

Lamb Margarine

Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals

Rice Spirits

Sugar confectionery Tea

Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes

Processed snacks

Yogurts

Dilutables

Beer

Laundry detergent

Eggs

Wine

Juices

Onions Pizza

Canned seafood

Milk amp cream

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Reduction opportunity list

bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟

bull Benefits of soil management

bull Crop irrigation best practice

bull Precision agriculture

bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly

bull Sugar crop sustainability

bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture

bull Sustainable forestry products

bull Water efficiency in livestock farming

bull Closed-loop recycling

bull Drinks packaging optimisation

bull Renewable packaging materials

bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD

bull CIP for resource efficiency

bull Identifying the true cost of waste

bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries

bull Increasing motor drive efficiency

bull Product re-formulation

bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture

bull Water efficiency in meat processing

bull Water re-use in FampD processing

bull Extending product shelf life

bull Food redistribution

bull Shared logistics opportunities

bull Improving consumer portioning

bull Reducing kitchen energy use

bull Reducing consumer food waste

bull Water efficiency in the home

bull Capital allowance for green tech

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Action plan amp topic guide list

Action plans

bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)

bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange

bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute

bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains

bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing

Topic guides

bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change

bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials

bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya

bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies

bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability

bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Water efficiency in the home Product sustainability opportunity

Consumer water use accounts for over half of all water used in the UK with the average person using 150 litres of water a day Water use in the home can have a high environmental and financial cost Significant levels of energy are used to treat water to a drinkable standard of which only a portion is used in potable applications For example only around 7 of the water used in our homes is used for cooking and drinking whereas almost one third of the water used in the home is flushed down the toilet A recent report recommended the UK government to drive changes to reduce domestic per capita water consumption by 30 (1)

Other key resources amp initiatives

1 The State of the Nation Water 2012 ndash Institution of Civil Engineers report with recommendations for water security 2 The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations ndash guide to product water efficiency labelling 3 Water for Life ndash Defra white paper with recommendations on using water wisely in the home 4 WRAP Water Using Products ndash working group working towards all bathroom fittings to be labelled to inform customer choice

Consumer use is the dominant life cycle impact for many HPC products and is often thought to be difficult to address However reductions can be made through bull Product re-formulation (see Product re-formulation

reduction opportunity) bull Promoting water limiting shower devices bull Promoting lower temperature washing (eg see PampG‟s

Ariel Turn to 30oC campaign) bull Promoting water conservation (eg Lynx‟s clever bdquoshower

pooling‟ campaign

Influencing consumer behaviour Unilever - Sustain Ability Challenge

Unilever has been working with families across the UK to gain an understanding of the acceptance uptake of bathroom amp laundry related water saving tools as well as suggested behavioural changes bull The project will run for 6 months amp independently measured bull Changes will be compared to benchmark figures bull Results fed back to direct developments in key brands including Domestos amp Persil

Sustainable Procurement of Raw Materials Topic Guide

Raw materials (RMs) used in grocery products present both sustainability opportunities and risks to businesses whether they are producers manufacturers or retailers This Topic Guide describes the overall process for implementing sustainable RM procurement to reduce risks achieve lower costs and encourage innovation Procurement‟s role here is to work in a structured way with product development and supply chain management partners to identify and pursue opportunities

Resources 1 Food amp Drink Federation - Sustainable Sourcing Five Steps Towards Managing Supply Chain Risk 2 Defra - Sustainable Procurement Prioritisation Tool 3 WRAP - Reducing Food Waste through Retail Supply Chain Collaboration 4 SAI Platform - Practitioner‟s Guide for Sustainable Sourcing of Agricultural Raw Materials 5 UN Global Compact - Supply Chain Sustainability guide

Implementation Process

The process follows a step by step approach to ensure that raw material procurement takes account of sustainable aspects by thorough risk and opportunity analysis and by working closely with key suppliers

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Download

Topic Guide

1 Mapping 2 Identify 3 Review 4 Select 5 Plan 6 Implement

Retailer

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

and risk analysis

and map their

current sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Select key suppliers

and engage to

jointly review

impacts risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

implement with

selected

suppliers

Track progress

review and

communicate to key

stakeholders

Review learnings

and repeat process

for a cycle of

continuous

improvement

Manufact

urer

Supplier

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

risk and product

sales analysis and

map their current

sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Identify key

customers and

suppliers and

discuss impacts

risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

then implement

with selected

customers and

suppliers

Proposal briefing

Product design

Production Launch Post-

launch review

Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations

The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts

Resources

1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD

Implementation Process

This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages

1) Identify design improvements

2) Compare design alternatives

3) Set Ecodesign strategy

4) Develop communications plan

5) Pilot and review of programme

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Download

Topic Guide

Identify

design

improvements

ndash review

products in

context of

sustainability

strategy

Comparison

of design

alternatives ndash

develop new

products or

make changes

to existing

products

Ecodesign

strategy

setting ndash

agree

principles

aligned to

strategy

Communicate

environmental

benefits of

products

Pilot and

embed

programme

Review and

feedback on

process

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Help section

This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including

1Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

2Terms of useDisclaimer

3Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories

4Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date

5Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

FAQs 1What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf

2What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products

3What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus further investigation

4How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain

5Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck

6How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team

7How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Terms of use

While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Product summary list

Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals

Butter

Cakes pastries etc

Canned meat

Coffee

Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food

Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant

Nappies

Dishwashing products

Fish amp seafood

Frozen vegetables

General cleaning products

Ice-cream amp frozen desserts

Lamb Margarine

Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals

Rice Spirits

Sugar confectionery Tea

Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes

Processed snacks

Yogurts

Dilutables

Beer

Laundry detergent

Eggs

Wine

Juices

Onions Pizza

Canned seafood

Milk amp cream

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Reduction opportunity list

bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟

bull Benefits of soil management

bull Crop irrigation best practice

bull Precision agriculture

bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly

bull Sugar crop sustainability

bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture

bull Sustainable forestry products

bull Water efficiency in livestock farming

bull Closed-loop recycling

bull Drinks packaging optimisation

bull Renewable packaging materials

bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD

bull CIP for resource efficiency

bull Identifying the true cost of waste

bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries

bull Increasing motor drive efficiency

bull Product re-formulation

bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture

bull Water efficiency in meat processing

bull Water re-use in FampD processing

bull Extending product shelf life

bull Food redistribution

bull Shared logistics opportunities

bull Improving consumer portioning

bull Reducing kitchen energy use

bull Reducing consumer food waste

bull Water efficiency in the home

bull Capital allowance for green tech

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Action plan amp topic guide list

Action plans

bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)

bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange

bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute

bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains

bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing

Topic guides

bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change

bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials

bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya

bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies

bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability

bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience

Sustainable Procurement of Raw Materials Topic Guide

Raw materials (RMs) used in grocery products present both sustainability opportunities and risks to businesses whether they are producers manufacturers or retailers This Topic Guide describes the overall process for implementing sustainable RM procurement to reduce risks achieve lower costs and encourage innovation Procurement‟s role here is to work in a structured way with product development and supply chain management partners to identify and pursue opportunities

Resources 1 Food amp Drink Federation - Sustainable Sourcing Five Steps Towards Managing Supply Chain Risk 2 Defra - Sustainable Procurement Prioritisation Tool 3 WRAP - Reducing Food Waste through Retail Supply Chain Collaboration 4 SAI Platform - Practitioner‟s Guide for Sustainable Sourcing of Agricultural Raw Materials 5 UN Global Compact - Supply Chain Sustainability guide

Implementation Process

The process follows a step by step approach to ensure that raw material procurement takes account of sustainable aspects by thorough risk and opportunity analysis and by working closely with key suppliers

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Download

Topic Guide

1 Mapping 2 Identify 3 Review 4 Select 5 Plan 6 Implement

Retailer

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

and risk analysis

and map their

current sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Select key suppliers

and engage to

jointly review

impacts risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

implement with

selected

suppliers

Track progress

review and

communicate to key

stakeholders

Review learnings

and repeat process

for a cycle of

continuous

improvement

Manufact

urer

Supplier

Map how

sustainability is

currently included

in procurement

processes

Identify key RMs

through a spend

risk and product

sales analysis and

map their current

sourcing

For each key

RM review

impacts and

risks along the

supply chain

Identify key

customers and

suppliers and

discuss impacts

risks and

opportunities

Develop joint

action plan and

then implement

with selected

customers and

suppliers

Proposal briefing

Product design

Production Launch Post-

launch review

Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations

The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts

Resources

1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD

Implementation Process

This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages

1) Identify design improvements

2) Compare design alternatives

3) Set Ecodesign strategy

4) Develop communications plan

5) Pilot and review of programme

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Download

Topic Guide

Identify

design

improvements

ndash review

products in

context of

sustainability

strategy

Comparison

of design

alternatives ndash

develop new

products or

make changes

to existing

products

Ecodesign

strategy

setting ndash

agree

principles

aligned to

strategy

Communicate

environmental

benefits of

products

Pilot and

embed

programme

Review and

feedback on

process

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Help section

This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including

1Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

2Terms of useDisclaimer

3Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories

4Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date

5Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

FAQs 1What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf

2What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products

3What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus further investigation

4How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain

5Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck

6How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team

7How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Terms of use

While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Product summary list

Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals

Butter

Cakes pastries etc

Canned meat

Coffee

Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food

Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant

Nappies

Dishwashing products

Fish amp seafood

Frozen vegetables

General cleaning products

Ice-cream amp frozen desserts

Lamb Margarine

Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals

Rice Spirits

Sugar confectionery Tea

Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes

Processed snacks

Yogurts

Dilutables

Beer

Laundry detergent

Eggs

Wine

Juices

Onions Pizza

Canned seafood

Milk amp cream

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Reduction opportunity list

bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟

bull Benefits of soil management

bull Crop irrigation best practice

bull Precision agriculture

bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly

bull Sugar crop sustainability

bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture

bull Sustainable forestry products

bull Water efficiency in livestock farming

bull Closed-loop recycling

bull Drinks packaging optimisation

bull Renewable packaging materials

bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD

bull CIP for resource efficiency

bull Identifying the true cost of waste

bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries

bull Increasing motor drive efficiency

bull Product re-formulation

bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture

bull Water efficiency in meat processing

bull Water re-use in FampD processing

bull Extending product shelf life

bull Food redistribution

bull Shared logistics opportunities

bull Improving consumer portioning

bull Reducing kitchen energy use

bull Reducing consumer food waste

bull Water efficiency in the home

bull Capital allowance for green tech

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Action plan amp topic guide list

Action plans

bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)

bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange

bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute

bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains

bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing

Topic guides

bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change

bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials

bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya

bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies

bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability

bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience

Proposal briefing

Product design

Production Launch Post-

launch review

Embedding sustainability in product design Topic Guide Over 80 of all product-related environmental impacts can be influenced during the design phase presenting an opportunity for designers to adopt more sustainable practices and in turn contribute towards lower impact products and services The challenge is to incorporate sustainable design principles into RampD processes and to embed Ecodesign principles within the business sustainability strategy and brand positioning considerations

The business benefit include cost reductions brand and reputation enhancement This approach may also meet future customer demand for products and services with reduced environmental impacts

Resources

1 Defra sustainable product roadmaps ndash life cycle assessments research and initiatives to improve environmental impact of products 2 WRAP circular economy ndash research and information on the circular economy (recapture amp reuse of resources) 3 Eco SME ndash resources on Ecodesign for small businesses 4 Centre for Sustainable Design Ecodesign Strategy Wheel ndash Ecodesign consultancy for business 5 Eco3 Design consultancy ndash integrating Ecodesign into RampD

Implementation Process

This Topic Guide focuses on how to adapt conventional design into Ecodesign starting with RampD Embedding Ecodesign encompasses five main stages

1) Identify design improvements

2) Compare design alternatives

3) Set Ecodesign strategy

4) Develop communications plan

5) Pilot and review of programme

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Download

Topic Guide

Identify

design

improvements

ndash review

products in

context of

sustainability

strategy

Comparison

of design

alternatives ndash

develop new

products or

make changes

to existing

products

Ecodesign

strategy

setting ndash

agree

principles

aligned to

strategy

Communicate

environmental

benefits of

products

Pilot and

embed

programme

Review and

feedback on

process

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Help section

This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including

1Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

2Terms of useDisclaimer

3Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories

4Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date

5Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

FAQs 1What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf

2What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products

3What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus further investigation

4How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain

5Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck

6How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team

7How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Terms of use

While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Product summary list

Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals

Butter

Cakes pastries etc

Canned meat

Coffee

Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food

Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant

Nappies

Dishwashing products

Fish amp seafood

Frozen vegetables

General cleaning products

Ice-cream amp frozen desserts

Lamb Margarine

Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals

Rice Spirits

Sugar confectionery Tea

Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes

Processed snacks

Yogurts

Dilutables

Beer

Laundry detergent

Eggs

Wine

Juices

Onions Pizza

Canned seafood

Milk amp cream

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Reduction opportunity list

bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟

bull Benefits of soil management

bull Crop irrigation best practice

bull Precision agriculture

bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly

bull Sugar crop sustainability

bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture

bull Sustainable forestry products

bull Water efficiency in livestock farming

bull Closed-loop recycling

bull Drinks packaging optimisation

bull Renewable packaging materials

bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD

bull CIP for resource efficiency

bull Identifying the true cost of waste

bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries

bull Increasing motor drive efficiency

bull Product re-formulation

bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture

bull Water efficiency in meat processing

bull Water re-use in FampD processing

bull Extending product shelf life

bull Food redistribution

bull Shared logistics opportunities

bull Improving consumer portioning

bull Reducing kitchen energy use

bull Reducing consumer food waste

bull Water efficiency in the home

bull Capital allowance for green tech

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Action plan amp topic guide list

Action plans

bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)

bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange

bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute

bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains

bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing

Topic guides

bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change

bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials

bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya

bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies

bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability

bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience

Submit feedback

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Help section

This section contains background information on the contents of this slide deck including

1Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

2Terms of useDisclaimer

3Product summary list ndash 50 product summaries are available covering food drink household and personal care categories

4Reduction opportunities ndash a list of all those developed to date

5Action plans amp topic guides ndash a list of all those developed to date

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

FAQs 1What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf

2What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products

3What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus further investigation

4How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain

5Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck

6How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team

7How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Terms of use

While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Product summary list

Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals

Butter

Cakes pastries etc

Canned meat

Coffee

Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food

Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant

Nappies

Dishwashing products

Fish amp seafood

Frozen vegetables

General cleaning products

Ice-cream amp frozen desserts

Lamb Margarine

Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals

Rice Spirits

Sugar confectionery Tea

Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes

Processed snacks

Yogurts

Dilutables

Beer

Laundry detergent

Eggs

Wine

Juices

Onions Pizza

Canned seafood

Milk amp cream

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Reduction opportunity list

bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟

bull Benefits of soil management

bull Crop irrigation best practice

bull Precision agriculture

bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly

bull Sugar crop sustainability

bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture

bull Sustainable forestry products

bull Water efficiency in livestock farming

bull Closed-loop recycling

bull Drinks packaging optimisation

bull Renewable packaging materials

bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD

bull CIP for resource efficiency

bull Identifying the true cost of waste

bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries

bull Increasing motor drive efficiency

bull Product re-formulation

bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture

bull Water efficiency in meat processing

bull Water re-use in FampD processing

bull Extending product shelf life

bull Food redistribution

bull Shared logistics opportunities

bull Improving consumer portioning

bull Reducing kitchen energy use

bull Reducing consumer food waste

bull Water efficiency in the home

bull Capital allowance for green tech

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Action plan amp topic guide list

Action plans

bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)

bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange

bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute

bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains

bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing

Topic guides

bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change

bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials

bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya

bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies

bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability

bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

FAQs 1What is the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF) The Product Sustainability Forum is a collaboration of 80+ organisations made up of grocery and home improvement retailers and suppliers academics NGOs and UK Government representatives It provides a platform for these organisations to understand improve and communicate the environmental performance of the grocery and home improvement products Website wwwwraporgukpsf

2What are the five PSF lsquometricsrsquo To date the PSF has focused on the performance of products across five core environmental bdquometrics‟ energy use water use waste generation material use and greenhouse gas emissions A more detailed discussion of the work done on these five metrics is available in a published PSF report entitled ldquoAn initial assessment of the environmental impact of grocery productsrdquo The PSF is also beginning to look at the biodiversity impact of products

3What do the red and orange shading denote on hotspot matrices Red cells highlight stages within the value chain which are often the primary source of impact for the metric in question (eg greenhouse gas emissions energy use etc) Orange cells are typically secondary sources of impact These are qualitative assessments to highlight likely hotspots and should be used to focus further investigation

4How are lsquoPrimaryrsquo and lsquoSecondaryrsquo hotspots identified Primary and secondary hotspots have been identified using a range of sources ndash but mainly publicly available life cycle and sector-level research into resource use and environmental impacts These are fully referenced within the deck Primary hotspots are those which according to the evidence identified are likely to contribute the most to the metric in question (eg agricultural stages dominate the carbon footprint of dairy products) However due to the varied and patchy nature of the evidence some summaries are more complete than others ndash and in many cases hotspots have been estimated based on proxies To guide users a qualitative bdquoevidence level‟ score has been developed to highlight any significant data gaps As every supply chain is different this information should be used to guide further research into your own supply chain

5Which other product summaries are available and where can I get them from A summary of products researched to date is available at the end of this deck

6How can I submit ideascomments for future revisions of this PowerPoint deck Click on the bdquoSubmit feedback‟ link at the top right hand side of each slide to send feedback to the PSF team

7How can I use this content See our bdquoTerms of Use‟ slide

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Terms of use

While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Product summary list

Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals

Butter

Cakes pastries etc

Canned meat

Coffee

Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food

Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant

Nappies

Dishwashing products

Fish amp seafood

Frozen vegetables

General cleaning products

Ice-cream amp frozen desserts

Lamb Margarine

Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals

Rice Spirits

Sugar confectionery Tea

Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes

Processed snacks

Yogurts

Dilutables

Beer

Laundry detergent

Eggs

Wine

Juices

Onions Pizza

Canned seafood

Milk amp cream

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Reduction opportunity list

bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟

bull Benefits of soil management

bull Crop irrigation best practice

bull Precision agriculture

bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly

bull Sugar crop sustainability

bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture

bull Sustainable forestry products

bull Water efficiency in livestock farming

bull Closed-loop recycling

bull Drinks packaging optimisation

bull Renewable packaging materials

bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD

bull CIP for resource efficiency

bull Identifying the true cost of waste

bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries

bull Increasing motor drive efficiency

bull Product re-formulation

bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture

bull Water efficiency in meat processing

bull Water re-use in FampD processing

bull Extending product shelf life

bull Food redistribution

bull Shared logistics opportunities

bull Improving consumer portioning

bull Reducing kitchen energy use

bull Reducing consumer food waste

bull Water efficiency in the home

bull Capital allowance for green tech

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Action plan amp topic guide list

Action plans

bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)

bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange

bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute

bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains

bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing

Topic guides

bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change

bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials

bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya

bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies

bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability

bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience

Submit feedback

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Terms of use

While we have tried to make sure this slide deck is accurate we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate incomplete or misleading This material is copyrighted You can copy it free of charge as long as the material is accurate and not used in a misleading context You must identify the source of the material and acknowledge our copyright You must not use material to endorse or suggest we have endorsed a commercial product or service For more details please see our terms and conditions on our website at wwwwraporguk

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Product summary list

Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals

Butter

Cakes pastries etc

Canned meat

Coffee

Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food

Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant

Nappies

Dishwashing products

Fish amp seafood

Frozen vegetables

General cleaning products

Ice-cream amp frozen desserts

Lamb Margarine

Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals

Rice Spirits

Sugar confectionery Tea

Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes

Processed snacks

Yogurts

Dilutables

Beer

Laundry detergent

Eggs

Wine

Juices

Onions Pizza

Canned seafood

Milk amp cream

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Reduction opportunity list

bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟

bull Benefits of soil management

bull Crop irrigation best practice

bull Precision agriculture

bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly

bull Sugar crop sustainability

bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture

bull Sustainable forestry products

bull Water efficiency in livestock farming

bull Closed-loop recycling

bull Drinks packaging optimisation

bull Renewable packaging materials

bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD

bull CIP for resource efficiency

bull Identifying the true cost of waste

bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries

bull Increasing motor drive efficiency

bull Product re-formulation

bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture

bull Water efficiency in meat processing

bull Water re-use in FampD processing

bull Extending product shelf life

bull Food redistribution

bull Shared logistics opportunities

bull Improving consumer portioning

bull Reducing kitchen energy use

bull Reducing consumer food waste

bull Water efficiency in the home

bull Capital allowance for green tech

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Action plan amp topic guide list

Action plans

bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)

bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange

bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute

bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains

bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing

Topic guides

bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change

bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials

bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya

bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies

bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability

bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Product summary list

Bananas Bath amp shower products Beef Biscuits Bread amp rolls Breakfast cereals

Butter

Cakes pastries etc

Canned meat

Coffee

Canned vegetables Carbonates Cat amp dog food

Cheese Chocolate Cider amp perry Deli-food Deodorant

Nappies

Dishwashing products

Fish amp seafood

Frozen vegetables

General cleaning products

Ice-cream amp frozen desserts

Lamb Margarine

Pork Potato crisps Potatoes Poultry Pre-packed sandwiches Ready meals

Rice Spirits

Sugar confectionery Tea

Toilet amp kitchen rolls Tomatoes

Processed snacks

Yogurts

Dilutables

Beer

Laundry detergent

Eggs

Wine

Juices

Onions Pizza

Canned seafood

Milk amp cream

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Reduction opportunity list

bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟

bull Benefits of soil management

bull Crop irrigation best practice

bull Precision agriculture

bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly

bull Sugar crop sustainability

bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture

bull Sustainable forestry products

bull Water efficiency in livestock farming

bull Closed-loop recycling

bull Drinks packaging optimisation

bull Renewable packaging materials

bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD

bull CIP for resource efficiency

bull Identifying the true cost of waste

bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries

bull Increasing motor drive efficiency

bull Product re-formulation

bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture

bull Water efficiency in meat processing

bull Water re-use in FampD processing

bull Extending product shelf life

bull Food redistribution

bull Shared logistics opportunities

bull Improving consumer portioning

bull Reducing kitchen energy use

bull Reducing consumer food waste

bull Water efficiency in the home

bull Capital allowance for green tech

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Action plan amp topic guide list

Action plans

bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)

bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange

bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute

bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains

bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing

Topic guides

bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change

bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials

bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya

bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies

bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability

bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Reduction opportunity list

bull Addressing bdquogreen water‟

bull Benefits of soil management

bull Crop irrigation best practice

bull Precision agriculture

bull Rolling out agricultural GHG tools

bull Sourcing palm oil responsibly

bull Sugar crop sustainability

bull Sustainable fisheries amp aquaculture

bull Sustainable forestry products

bull Water efficiency in livestock farming

bull Closed-loop recycling

bull Drinks packaging optimisation

bull Renewable packaging materials

bull Boiler energy efficiency in FampD

bull CIP for resource efficiency

bull Identifying the true cost of waste

bull Increased efficiency of in-store bakeries

bull Increasing motor drive efficiency

bull Product re-formulation

bull Water efficiency in drinks manufacture

bull Water efficiency in meat processing

bull Water re-use in FampD processing

bull Extending product shelf life

bull Food redistribution

bull Shared logistics opportunities

bull Improving consumer portioning

bull Reducing kitchen energy use

bull Reducing consumer food waste

bull Water efficiency in the home

bull Capital allowance for green tech

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Action plan amp topic guide list

Action plans

bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)

bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange

bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute

bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains

bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing

Topic guides

bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change

bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials

bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya

bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies

bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability

bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience

Introduction Opportunities Hotspots Resources Help

Submit feedback

Action plan amp topic guide list

Action plans

bull Harmonising smart planning (manufacturers) and demand forecasting (retailers)

bull How to participate in the closed loop economy through waste exchange

bull How to use digestate as a fertiliser substitute

bull Refrigeration best practice in food and drink chill chains

bull Securing crop supply through whole crop purchasing

Topic guides

bull Demystifying and de-risking land use change

bull Implementing a sustainable procurement process for raw materials

bull Lowering the impact of pig feed soya

bull Effective commissioning of LCAsfootprint studies

bull Engaging colleagues on sustainability

bull Engaging suppliers on sustainability

bull Best practice in embedding sustainability in product design

bull How to identify high sustainability reputation supply chain risk and resilience